math crib sheet

MATHALGEBRA REFLECTION BOOKLET/CRIB SHEET

Alvina 8.3

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Algebra Word GlossaryVariable: A letter that represents an unknown number

Expression: An algebraic form that consists of numbers, variables and operation signs

Equation: An algebraic form with an equal sign

Terms: Algebraic forms separated with + and - signs.

Like terms: Terms with the same variable

Constant term: Term with no variable

Coefficient: The number factor of an algebraic term

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Confusing ProblemsThere are several problems that I find confusing and difficult.Here are a few examples: Previous mistakes:

3a. 9(4)d. 3g. -2j. -1

Correct answer:3a. 9(2)d. 2(3)g. -1(3)j. -1(3)

Where did I go wrong?I did wrong calculations with the radicals

Was it a significant mistake?Yes, it affects the answer greatly

What should I need to know so I can’t make the same mistake?

Learn how to calculating radicals skillsThursday, April 5, 2012

Confusing Problems

Previous mistakes:Did the whole equation wrong

Correct answer:

Was it a significant error?Yes it affects the whole answer

What should I do to prevent it to keep it from happening again?

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Skills likely to forget

FOIL Rule:

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Skills likely to forget

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