Pre Algebra Spring 2008 Final Exam Study Guide Overall: The final exam will be based on the quizzes you took all semester. There were 12 quizzes in all. Scanned copies of the answer keys are in the Spring 2008 Pre Algebra Quiz ZIP file . Topics: Adding...

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Figure out which bridge is stronger, based on its strength-to-weight ratio. Here are the notes from the board on Thursday. Turn this in on Monday! Hint: Find the mass of each bridge. Don't forget to add the weight of the glue! Set up a ratio of...

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From March 3 to 7, we're learning to put equations on a graph. Finding solutions. This is where we "isolate a variable" (get a variable by itself on one side of the equal sign). Graphing equations. We'll put equations like 2x - y = 5 on.

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I made a review video that shows how to solve an equation for a variable. Spend about 2 minutes with me to be sure you can solve this kind of problem. Students, what did you think of this video? Let me know in the comments!

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We did these graphs in class. Enjoy!

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