WebHunt

Directions: Your mission is to complete as many of the items below as you can. Begin by typing the designated URL into your web browser's URL address window. When you connect to the site, write down the title of the site and hunt for the information that you are asked to find. If you can't connect to a site right away, press STOP on the toolbar and type in another address. You can always return to a site later. You can work with your assigned partner, and can complete one answer sheet for the pair. You have half an hour to complete as many questions as possible. Good luck and good hunting! >
 * Getting to know Equations **
 * By Mike Browning **
 * 1) http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/solve/solve0/solve0.html

What are the four steps for solving equations containing absolute values? 1   2    3    4     ||

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 * 1)  http://www.purplemath.com/modules/solvelin.htm

What is the most important consideration with equations? ||


 * 1)  http://www.aaamath.com/equ725-equation1.html

According to this website, what is the definition of an equation? ||


 * 1) http://www.math.com/school/subject2/lessons/S2U3L4GL.html

What must you do when multiplying or dividing an inequality by a negative number? ||


 * 1) http://www.algebrahelp.com/lessons/simplifying/combiningliketerms/

Create three examples of like terms, and explain why they are considered to be “like”. 1 2  3  ||


 * 1) http://www.algebrahelp.com/lessons/simplifying/combiningliketerms/

Create three examples of unlike terms, and explain why they are not considered to be “like”. 1 2  3  ||


 * 1) http://www.factoring-polynomials.com/

After clicking “Factoring 2” on the toolbar to the left, answer the following questions: How can you factor an expression containing two or more terms, and once you find these factors, how are they written? Is it possible to check your answer? ||


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What does the term FOIL stand for? ||

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When you hear the statement, “Subtract a from b”, how is it written as an expression, and what is the “a” in the expression referred to? ||

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Are 5abc and 2cba like terms, why or why not? ||