Unit+1+Journal

1.1

The math classes that I have taken in high school so far have been Algebra 1 CP, Geometry H, and now Algebra 2 CP. I personally hate math, very much. I've never really been super awesome at math but I didn't mind it. Until the 7th grade. I had a horrible math teacher that used to yell at us all the time, and she I think made math an unpleasant thing for me. I've had some really nice math teachers before like for freshmen year. He made sure that we understood everything and was patient. And plus math really doesn't click for me, I'm just not good at it. I think taking notes helps a lot and when the teacher explains them to us its even better. I like when the teacher takes the time to explain to you certain things that you may not completely get at first. Worksheets, to me are helpful. I'm not quite sure what math class I'm going to be taking next year, and I'm certainly not excited about finding out.

1.2

1.) Going from line 1 to 2, the equation was multiplied by 10 because it is the lowest common denominator. 2.) Going from line 2 to 3, everything inside the brackets was multiplied by 10. 3.) Going from line 3 to 4, 6x was subtracted on both sides. 4.) Going from line 4 to 5, 40 was subtracted from both sides. 5.) Going from line 5 to 6, both sides are divided by -1 which makes the 60 positive and also x. 6.) Now that we know x=60, in line 7, 60 is plugged in for x in the original equation. 7.) On line 8 you just have to do each side and on line 9 you can see that 34=34 which makes the equation true when 60=x.

[Note: I'm sorry to hear about your bad experience in 7th grade. It looks as though 1.2 "clicked" though. Very nice explanation! Very thorough! -Mr.G]

1.3

The type of problem that I find easiest to solve is a simple problem like 2x+4=8. The numbers can be different like a little more difficult, but that format works for me. Problem that cause the most trouble for me are more complex ones. Like ones with a lot of negative numbers, and confusing signs. Or problems that just appear large and difficult because before I actually try the problem, I just don't even try it because of how it looks. For example: 4(-3x+1) = -10(x-4)-14. I make mistakes on these types of problems after i distribute the numbers and find the equation. Like I often get stuck on where I should start first. I need to remember that in these problems that I have to combine like terms before I start to subtract from each side.

1.4

Linear Function-A line.

Relation- The connection between two or more things.

Domain- The x values.

Range- The y values.

Increasing- To get higher in value.

Decreasing- To get lower in value.

Slope- Can be found by doing rise over run.

Intercept- The point where the line crosses an axis.

Degree- A measure for angles.