Topics for September 5th

Today We Discussed:

Today we discussed the distributive property  of multiplication over addition and subtraction.  We also used the distributive property to multiply large numbers using mental math.  We also discussed how to combine algebraic like terms, and expanded our algebra vocabulary.  We revisited translating phrases into algebraic expressions with the addition of the distributive property.

Vocabulary: distributive property, term, constant, coefficient, like terms

Sections Covered in Textbook:

1-7: The Distributive Property (pages 47 - 52)

Resources & Tutorials:

1) What is the distributive property?

Assignments:

1) Quiz corrections due Monday.

Planning ahead:  Chapter 1 Test next Thursday