Math Topics
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Operations with Positive Fractions
Includes operations and problem solving with proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers without the use of a calculator. Emphasizes applications and includes U.S. customary units of measure.
Each topic listed below is linked to videos and practice problems to help you master operations with fractions. Try completing the entire unit.
Operations with Positive Decimals and Percents
Includes operations and problems solving with positive decimals and percents. Emphasizes applications and includes U.S. customary units of measure.
Each topic listed below is linked to videos and practice problems to help you master operations with decimals and percents. Try completing the entire unit.
Algebra Basics
Includes basic operations with algebraic expressions and solving simple algebraic equations using signed numbers with emphasis on applications.
Each topic listed below is linked to videos and practice problems to help you master the basics of algebra. Try completing the entire unit.
- Operations with Integers
- Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
- Solving Linear Equations
- Scientific Notation
- Solving a Proportion
First Degree Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
Includes solving first degree equations and inequalities containing one variable, and using them to solve application problems. Emphasizes applications and problem solving.
Each topic listed below is linked to videos and practice problems to help you master solving equations and inequalities in one variable. Try completing the entire unit.
- Algebraic Properties of Equality
- Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities
- Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
Linear Equations, Inequalities, and Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Includes finding the equation of a line, graphing linear equations and inequalities in two variables and solving systems of two linear equations. Emphasizes writing and graphing equations using the slope of the line and points on the line, and applications.
Each topic listed below is linked to videos and practice problems to help you master linear equations, inequalities, and solving systems of linear equations. Try completing the entire unit.
Exponents, Factoring and Polynomial Equations
The students will learn to perform operations on exponential expressions and polynomials. Students will also learn techniques to factor polynomials and use these techniques to solve polynomial equations. Emphasis should be on learning all the different factoring methods, and solving practical application problems using polynomial equations.
Each topic listed below is linked to videos and practice problems to help you master factoring and solving polynomials equations. Try completing the entire unit.
Rational Expressions and Equations
Includes simplifying rational algebraic expressions, solving rational algebraic equations and solving applications that use rational algebraic equations.
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Rational Exponents and Radicals
Includes simplifying radical expressions, using rational exponents, solving radical equations and solving applications using radical equations.
Each topic listed below is linked to videos and practice problems to help you master simplifying radical expressions and solving radical equations. Try completing the entire unit.
Functions, Quadratic Equations, and Parabolas
Includes and introduction to functions in ordered pair, graph, and equation form. Also introduces quadratic functions, their properties and their graphs.
Each topic listed below is linked to videos and practice problems to help you master functions, quadratic equations, and parabolas. Try completing the entire unit.
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| Fri. | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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