Monday, November 30, 2009

Clearing Fractions from Multi-Step Equations

Today we used the distributive property to help us change frightening or scary problems (those that contain fractions) into nicer looking fractions. We called this our special mathematical power, and students realized that by choosing the correct number, the time spent on the solving the problems can be reduced significantly.

Tonight's Homework: Lesson 6.2 ( 7 - 27, all). Check steps are not required, but can be done for extra credit.

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