1-6 Compound Inequalities– We learned how to create and solve the system of inequalities. Then we practiced interpreting the solution to a compound inequality within a modeling context. Next we learned that a compound inequality is a combination of two or more inequalities used to describe multiple constraints. We solved compound inequalities and interpreted the solutions as viable or nonviable options within a modeling context.
Assignment: For homework complete assigned problems.

Andrew practiced several multiplication facts before being picked up by Mom to have his stomach examined.

Ben again shows good patience and focus on his lesson from chapter 1, from the Prentice Hall textbook, variables and expressions.

I planned for algebra 1.

1-4 Literal Equations and Formulas – We learned that literal equations are equations with two or more variables. They are solved by rewriting the equation to highlight the variable of interest. Next we learned to use formulas and equations to solve problems.
1-5 Solving Inequalities in One Variable – We learned that the solution to an inequality in one variable is solved by using the properties of inequalities. Then we learned how to solve inequalities with only variables.
Assignment: For homework complete assigned problems.

1-3 Solving Equations with a Variable on Both Sides – The properties of equality are used to solve equations that have variables on each side. Then we learned to identify whether linear equations have one solution, infinitely many solutions, or no solution.
• An equation that is true for all values of the variables has infinitely many solutions and is called an identity.
• When there is no value of x that makes the equation true, there is no solution.
Next we practiced using the Multiplication Property of Equality to get the variable alone on one side of the equal sign.

We practiced solving equations with variables on both sides and determining whether there was one, infinitely many, or no solution. Then we practiced setting up equations for word problems. Next we practiced using the Multiplication Property of Equality to get the variable alone on one side of the equal sign. Then we practiced solving literal equations, using synthetic division, and finding the GCF when factoring. For homework Sam is going to practice factoring the difference of two squares and special cases.

Ben continued the first chapter of his algebra I textbook, Prentice Hall, variables and expressions.

1-2 Solving Linear Equations – We reviewed several problems involving solving linear equations. These problems involved multiplying by the LCD to remove fractions and setting up word problems. Then we reviewed the characteristics of a linear equation.
1-3 Solving Equations with a Variable on Both Sides – The properties of equality are used to solve equations that have variables on each side. Then we learned to identify whether linear equations have one solution, infinitely many solutions, or no solution.
• An equation that is true for all values of the variables has infinitely many solutions and is called an identity.
• When there is no value of x that makes the equation true, there is no solution.
1-4 Literal Equations and Formulas – We learned that literal equations are equations with two or more variables. They are solved by rewriting the equation to highlight the variable of interest. Next we learned to use formulas and equations to solve problems.
1-5 Solving Inequalities in One Variable – We learned that the solution to an inequality in one variable is solved by using the properties of inequalities. Then we learned how to solve inequalities with only variables.
Assignment: For homework complete assigned problems.

1-2 Solving Linear Equations – We reviewed several problems involving solving linear equations. These problems involved multiplying by the LCD to remove fractions and setting up word problems. Then we reviewed the characteristics of a linear equation.
Assignment: For homework complete assigned problems.