We studied for a Quiz on 9.1 – 9.3. We reviewed evaluating expressions involving square and cube roots. These problems use the same skills we use to solve algebraic equations. We remembered that square roots can be negative and positive but cube roots are either one or the other but not both. We calculated the edges and surface area of cubes when we were given the volume. Next we used the Pythagorean Theorem to find a missing side or hypotenuse of a right triangle and to solve word problems. Then we used square roots, cube roots, and the Pythagorean Theorem in real-life applications. Hudson has a few extra problems to do and answers to check his results.

Andrew began exercises using his Algebra I, Prentice Hall textbook, simplifying expressions using like terms.

Ben began exercises from his Algebra I, Prentice Hall textbook, simplifying expressions involving like terms.

Ben continued exercises from his Algebra I, Prentice Hall textbook, properties.

Andrew continued exercises from his Algebra I, Prentice Hall textbook, properties. He also practiced several multiplication facts.

9.3 Finding Cube Roots – We began with reviewing the distance formula which is used to find the distance between any two points on a graph. We discovered that we can use the distance formula to find the length of segments to find the perimeter of shapes. Then we practiced simplifying perfect square and cube roots, identifying the greater of two fractions that are cubed or squared, and solving algebraic equations with variables that are cubed or squared.

Andrew completed exercises from his Algebra I, Prentice Hall textbook, properties. He also practiced several multiplication facts.

Ben began exercisess from his Algebra I, Prentice Hall textbook, properties. He also practiced several multiplication facts.

Andrew finished exercises from his Algebra I, Prentice Hall textbook, distance between two points. He also practiced several multiplication facts.

Ben continued exercises from his Algebra I, Prentice Hall textbook, endpoint of a line. He also practiced several multiplication facts.