1. Welcome to Algebra 1

3. I will be the first to admit, some of the material covered in this class is going to be challenging. Unless you have studied in the “Pre-Algebra” course, this is probably going to be your first experience with the “abstract” ideas of Algebra. It is essential that you put forth your best efforts, ask thoughtful questions each step of the way . In this course, we will begin laying the foundation to your entire mathematics career. How well you do in any other math class may be a direct reflection of how well you do in this class. Material

4. We will discuss such things as: The Real Number System, and Properties of Real Numbers. Material

5. We will discuss such things as: The Real Number System, and Properties of Real Numbers. Material Additive Identity - Additive Inverse - Multiplicative Identity - Multiplicative Inverse - Distributive Property -

6. We will discuss such things as: The Real Number System, and Properties of Real Numbers. Material Additive Identity - Additive Inverse - Multiplicative Identity - Multiplicative Inverse - Distributive Property -

7. We will discuss such things as: The Real Number System, and Properties of Real Numbers. Material Additive Identity - Additive Inverse - Multiplicative Identity - Multiplicative Inverse - Distributive Property -

8. We will discuss such things as: The Real Number System, and Properties of Real Numbers. Material Additive Identity - Additive Inverse - Multiplicative Identity - Multiplicative Inverse - Distributive Property -

9. We will discuss such things as: The Real Number System, and Properties of Real Numbers. Material Additive Identity - Additive Inverse - Multiplicative Identity - Multiplicative Inverse - Distributive Property -

10. We will discuss such things as: The Real Number System, and Properties of Real Numbers. Material Additive Identity - Additive Inverse - Multiplicative Identity - Multiplicative Inverse - Distributive Property -

11. We will discuss such things as: Variables and Expressions. Material

12. We will discuss such things as: Variables and Expressions. Material A “variable” is simply a symbol that we put in the place of a number. It can change (or vary), depending on the situation.

13. We will discuss such things as: Variables and Expressions. Material A “variable” is simply a symbol that we put in the place of a number. It can change (or vary), depending on the situation. Example: Your dad is 24 years older than you. You can use a variable to write an expression that represents his age at any time.

14. We will discuss such things as: Variables and Expressions. Material A “variable” is simply a symbol that we put in the place of a number. It can change (or vary), depending on the situation. Example: Your dad is 24 years older than you. You can use a variable to write an expression that represents his age at any time.

15. We will discuss such things as: Variables and Expressions. Material A “variable” is simply a symbol that we put in the place of a number. It can change (or vary), depending on the situation. Example: Your dad is 24 years older than you. You can use a variable to write an expression that represents his age at any time.

16. We will discuss such things as: Variables and Expressions. Material A “variable” is simply a symbol that we put in the place of a number. It can change (or vary), depending on the situation. Example: Your dad is 24 years older than you. You can use a variable to write an expression that represents his age at any time. What is your age? Will it ever change?

17. We will discuss such things as: The Cartesian Coordinate System. Material We will learn how to locate points on the coordinate plane. Then we’ll quickly see patterns that form lines, or linear patterns.

18. We will discuss such things as: Linear Equations and Inequalities Material With Inequalities, one side of the line is the solution set, and the other side of the line is not. Pretty simple, huh?

19. We will study several other topics as well but, that’s enough to get us started for now. Material

20. Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation). Prerequisites I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating, (add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions!

21. Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation). Prerequisites I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating, (add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions! I will consistently assign and generate problems that involve fractions.

22. Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation). Prerequisites I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating, (add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions! I will consistently assign and generate problems that involve fractions. Try this one!

23. Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation). Prerequisites I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating, (add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions! I will consistently assign and generate problems that involve fractions. Try this one!

24. Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation). Prerequisites I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating, (add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions! I will consistently assign and generate problems that involve fractions. Try this one!

25. Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation). Prerequisites I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating, (add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions! I will consistently assign and generate problems that involve fractions. Try this one!

26. Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation). Prerequisites I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating, (add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions! I will consistently assign and generate problems that involve fractions. Try this one!

27. Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation). Prerequisites I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating, (add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions! I will consistently assign and generate problems that involve fractions. Try this one!

28. Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation). Prerequisites I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating, (add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions! I will consistently assign and generate problems that involve fractions. Try this one!

29. Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation). Prerequisites You will need to know the multiplication tables almost instantaneously ( without a calculator ).

30. Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation). Prerequisites You will need to know the multiplication tables almost instantaneously ( without a calculator ). I suggest you study if you do not know it well already.

31. Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation). Prerequisites You will need to know the multiplication tables almost instantaneously ( without a calculator ). I suggest you study if you do not know it well already. Along this same idea, you should be able to recognize the square numbers, 1 – 13, almost as soon as you see them.

32. Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation). Prerequisites 1 X 1 = 2 X 2 = 3 X 3 = 4 X 4 = 5 X 5 = 6 X 6 = 7 X 7 = 8 X 8 = 9 X 9 = 10 X 10 = 11 X 11 = 12 X 12 = 13 X 13 = Square Numbers You Need To Know

33. Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation). Prerequisites 1 X 1 = 2 X 2 = 3 X 3 = 4 X 4 = 5 X 5 = 6 X 6 = 7 X 7 = 8 X 8 = 9 X 9 = 10 X 10 = 11 X 11 = 12 X 12 = 13 X 13 = 1 4 9 16 25 36 49 64 81 100 121 144 169 Square Numbers You Need To Know

34. Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation). Prerequisites (Some) Vocabulary I expect you to know, and use immediately:

41. My expectations are very simple: Expectations

47. Everyone asks about “Extra – Credit” at one time or another. So, let’s define what extra-credit IS , and Extra – Credit

52. Everyone asks about “Extra – Credit” at one time or another. So, let’s define what extra-credit IS, and what extra-credit IS NOT . Extra – Credit

55. Everyone asks about “Extra – Credit” at one time or another. Ideas I have for Extra-Credit: Extra – Credit

59. Wisdom Ben Franklin was once asked what good a new invention was, he responded:

60. Wisdom Ben Franklin was once asked what good a new invention was, he responded: “ What good is a newborn baby?”

61. Wisdom Ben Franklin was once asked what good a new invention was, he responded: “ What good is a newborn baby?” Translation:

62. Wisdom Ben Franklin was once asked what good a new invention was, he responded: “ What good is a newborn baby?” Translation: What good is mathematics?

63. Wisdom Ben Franklin was once asked what good a new invention was, he responded: “ What good is a newborn baby?” Translation: What good is mathematics? In an immature state, none!

64. Wisdom Ben Franklin was once asked what good a new invention was, he responded: “ What good is a newborn baby?” Translation: What good is mathematics? In an immature state, none! If nurtured and developed properly, there is no limitation.

65. Wisdom Ben Franklin was once asked what good a new invention was, he responded: “ What good is a newborn baby?” Translation: What good is mathematics? In an immature state, none! If nurtured and developed properly, there is no limitation. “ If a man empties his purse into his head, no one can take it away from him. An investment of knowledge always pays the best interest.” Benjamin Franklin