Friday, February 23, 2007

Algebra (Class 53)

Announcements
The second quiz for the second semester will be next Friday (2/23)— make sure to review your homework assignments and your corrections from your last quiz!

Overview
In this class we extend our methods of finding the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two numbers to finding the LCM of two algebraic expressions. This lays the groundwork for adding and subtracting algebraic expressions.
Textbook Sections
§6-4 (Txt. p.259) Least Common Denominators

Key Attitudes
Mathematics is about generalizing and applying patterns.

Key Ideas
The LCM of two numbers can be created by using the prime factors of the numbers.

Key Skills
Finding the least common multiple (denominator) of two numbers or two algebraic expressions.
Factoring numbers and algebraic expressions

Vocabulary
LCM
LCD

Handouts
No Handouts Posted

Assignment
§6-4 (Txt. p.262) #21-26
§6-3 (Txt. p.256) #13-18
§6-2 (Txt. p.253) #17-20

Posted by Mr. Holcomb on 02/23 at 07:58 AM
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