Algebra Pretest Wednesday!

We will have practice test on Wednesday, April 30. It will include vocabulary, identifying and extending patterns and solving algebraic equations. No worries!

Today's Test review in Computer class:

Go to the intro to algebra page at Math is Fun. Read the page carefully and do the test at the bottom.

First, join Mathopolis! Then work through the problems. Don't just guess the multiple choice answers! If you get an answer wrong, the website provides a thorough explanation of the correct procedure.

Next, go to this link in order to review and practice multiplication with algebra. Do the quiz at the bottom. You will be ready for the test!

For a couple of the questions you will see 3(x+5) = 24 or a similar question. To solve it you would use the distributive law to solve: 

• 3(x + 5)  = 24
•  3(x) + (3)(5) = 24
•  3x + 15 =24 
• Now just solve the way we have practiced 2 step equations. 

Click on the following links for an explanation about the distributive law

• Distributive law 1
• Distributive law 2

You will responsible to define the terms: expression, equation, coefficient, variable and constant. See this link.

Study the terms, then open a Word Document.

• Type the names of each of the terms as headings in the word document
• Study the definitions at Math is Fun
• Try to type the definitions into the Word Document without looking.
• Repeat