Author Archives: Aaron Pratt

Assignment - 06-Subtracting Integers When subtracting integers, we really want to think of the subtraction sign meaning the word opposite.  7 is a positive number, so -7 is just the opposite of that, a negative number.  If I were to have … Continue reading →

Assignment - 05-Adding Integers Now that we understand positive and negative numbers, it’s time to start learning the operations with them.  If we wanted to add integers on a number line, we could use the idea of the walking man.  If … Continue reading →

04-Understanding Rational Numbers We can compare and order fractions.  We can compare and order fractions.  We can also compare and order integers.  Rational numbers basically takes all of these concepts and throws them into one lesson. A rational number is any number … Continue reading →

Assignment - 02-Comparing and Ordering Integers A quick review of the necessary symbols: >    Greater than <    Less than =    Equal When comparing integers on a number line, the number that is farther to the right is greater. … Continue reading →

Assignment - 01-understanding Integers Integers - any whole number, positive, negative or 0. Positive Integer - Any whole number greater than 0. Opposite of negative. Negative Integer - Any whole number less than 0. Opposite of positive. Zero - Neither positive nor negative. The opposite of … Continue reading →

Assignment: Equations from Line Graphs There are a few ways to determine the equation of a line when given the graph.  With the knowledge we currently have, the easiest way would be to determine a few known points on the line, … Continue reading →

Assignment - 12-Graphing Linear Equations Assignment - 07-Functions and Graphs This lesson combines the idea from the last lesson, that an equation can fill a t-chart, with graphing, from the previous week.  Take a look at the example below: The first step … Continue reading →

Assignment 1: 11-Patterns and Tables Assignment 2: 06-Patterns and Equations We’ve had a bit of exposure to the idea of input output tables with rules.  For example, if the rule is multiply by 2 and I input 3, then I do 3 … Continue reading →

Assignment 1: 04-Solving Inequalities Assignment 2: 05-Solving Inequalities Practice Assignment 3: Solving Inequalities Word Problems Take a look at the expression below: 6x + 4 > 40 If you imagine that the greater than or equal to sign were just an equal sign, you could … Continue reading →

Assignment: 03-Graphing Inequalities We have previously been made familiar with inequalities in such ways as: 7 < 12 or 1/2 > 1/4 There are two new symbols we need to become familiar with.  We know the first two, pay careful attention … Continue reading →