We will use algebra to solve systems of 2 equations with 2 unknowns. We will begin with the addition method. We will also do the substitution method. The third method we will use in the graphical method.

We will study examples of a system of equations. We will identify what solving a system means. Then we will look at three ways to solve a system of two equations using algebra,

We will study methods to solve a second degree polynomial equation. This will be followed by graphs of third degree polynomials. We will explore by comparing and contrasting the graphs of polynomials of degrees from 0 to 5.

7-3 Multiplying Special Cases – We practiced determining the square of a binomial and finding the sum and difference of two squares. Next we practiced solving real-world problems involving the square of a binomial. Then we took a quiz on 7-1 and 7-2.
Assignment: Complete the assigned problems for homework.

7-3 Multiplying Special Cases – We learned that the product of the square of a binomial in the form (a + b) squared is always the square of the first term plus twice the product of the first and last terms plus the square of the last term. The product of a sum and a difference of two binomials in the form (a + b)(a – b) is always the difference of the two squares.
Assignment: Complete the assigned problems for homework.

We will study the different forms for the equation of a parabola and what each mean. We will Duiscuss the vertex, focus, direction and applications of parabolas.

7-2 Multiplying Polynomials – We learned that polynomials can be multiplied by applying the Distributive Property or by using a table. They form a system similar to integers. Polynomials are closed under multiplication. Next we took a quiz on 7-1. We practiced using the distributive property with polynomials to solve word problems. We used a table and an area model.
Assignment: Complete the assigned problems for homework.

We will identify characteristics of a parabola. These include: the vertex, axis of symmetry, direction, maximum or minimum, and width. We will also study applications of the parabola and parabolas as a conic section.

7-1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials – We practiced identifying the degree and number of terms of a polynomial. Then we practiced writing a polynomial in standard form. Next we practiced adding and subtracting two polynomials

We will look at properties of polynomials. We will start with tables and graphs. We will then look at equations and their solutions.