We are continuing our study of magic squares by considering ways to create a magic square. We will study unique combinations that produce the same row and column totals, but are not a row or column.

9-5 Completing the Square – We reviewed that Completing the square is a method that is used for converting a quadratic expression of the form ax2 + bx + c to the vertex form a(x - h)2 + k. The most common application of completing the square is in solving a quadratic equation. This can be done by rearranging the expression obtained after completing the square: a(x + m)2 + n, such that the left side is a perfect square trinomial. Completing the square method is useful in:
• Converting a quadratic expression into vertex form.
• Analyzing at which point the quadratic expression has minimum/maximum value.
• Graphing a quadratic function.
• Solving a quadratic equation.
• Deriving the quadratic formula.

We will do some problem solving involving inequalities. We will do examples from an algebra textbook.

A magic square is a set of numbers inside a square that are arranged so that the sum of every row, column, nd diagonal is the same. We identified examples and determined methods to rearrange a square and preserve its properties.

9-4 Solving Quadratic Equations Using Square Roots – We learned that when the quadratic equation is in the form ax2 + bx = c, it can be solved by isolating the ax2 term, simplifying to remove the coefficients, and then taking the square root of each side of the equation. We practiced several of these types of problems where we take the square root and have two possible solutions. Next, we reviewed completing the square to find the answers to a quadratic equation that is not able to be factored.
Assignment: Complete the assigned problems for homework.

Tutoring for Algebra 1 E.O.C. Exam: Numerous practice problems and methods/strategies discussed with student connected with the Algebra E.O.C. Test Practice packet provided.

We will review the terminology associated with inequalities. We will do numerical examples. We will also do some number line graphs and some solving and graphing.

We will graph functions and create tables showing function values. We will solve problems using functions. A variety of examples will be done in class.

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We will solve problems related to functions. A variety of examples will be done. We will go over the process and then apply it to the examples,