Section: Module 2: Lesson 1: Algebra Expressions and Equations | Intro to Algebra & Trigonometry | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Use variables and operators, and translate words into algebraic expressions.
    • Evaluate algebraic expressions.
    • Simplify algebraic expressions using the associative, commutative, and distributive properties of multiplication.
    • Simplify expressions using "grouping" of like terms.
    • Solve equations from algebraic expressions or words involving integers.
    • Solve equations with fraction or decimal coefficients.
    • Solve absolute value equations.
    • Represent intervals on the number line.
    • Solve linear inequalities.
    • Solve linear absolute value inequalities.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 6 hours and 33 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read Section 3.1: Mathematical Expressions, Pages 172-177. (15 minutes)

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    • Read Section 3.2: Evaluating Algebraic Expressions, Pages 179-182. (10 minutes)

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    • Read Section 3.3: Simiplifying Algebraic Expressions, Pages 187-194. (13 minutes)

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    • Read Section 3.4: Combining Like Terms, Pages 197-204. (15 minutes)

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    • Read pages 208-212. (12 minutes)

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    • Read Section 4.8: Solving Equations with Fractions - Pages 326-330. (20 minutes)

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    • Read the 'Solve Absolute Value Equations' section up to the end of 'Try It #7'. (7 minutes)

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    • Read Section 2.7.1: Using Interval Notation - Pages 204-206. (12 minutes)

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    • Read Section 2.7.3: Solving Inequalities with One Variable - Pages 208-210. (12 minutes)

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    • Read Section 2.7.4: Solving Absolute Value Inequalities -Pages 210-213. (15 minutes)

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