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This week I learned how to solve word problems using systems, and solving systems by substitution and elimination. Solving problems using systems: Step 1: Define the variables (let x=…. and y=…..) Step 2: Write system of linear equations (translate the… Continue Reading →

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This week I learned how to use slope formula and the different way to write an equation of a line. Slope formula: A simple way to find the slope that works every time You can only use it to find… Continue Reading →

This week I learned about slopes of a line. *Slope is directions to find any nice point on the line!* Basics: Slope = rise/run Rise: up or down (vertical/y-axis) Run: side to side (horizontal/x-axis) A “nice” point: a point located… Continue Reading →

This week I learned about domain and range and function notation Function Notation: Just a different way of giving an equation, inputs and outputs with the name included Can be used to find the x or y value Domain and… Continue Reading →

This week I learned about and how to factor perfect square trinomials. Rules: When factored: the binomials will be identical To expand and identify: the first and last term will be a square number, the middle term will be the… Continue Reading →

This week I learned a simple way to factor “ugly” polynomials, and a way to quickly know which way to find the answer to any factoring question. Phrase: There’s a series of letters that is basically your checklist to know… Continue Reading →

This week I learned a couple tricks to find the product of polynomials: a pattern for the product of simple binomials and an area model. Pattern for simple binomials: I think that it really helps because when you come across… Continue Reading →

This week I learned how to use trig to solve problems that include bearings. Bearings: Each direction has a 3 bearing number that tells you the angle of direction they’re at North=000, east=090, south=180, west= 270, and everything in between… Continue Reading →