Category: Unit 1: Real Numbers

I know, we’ve done a lot of rational and irrational work in this chapter – last one, I promise. In this section, we’ll be simplifying square roots and cube roots, as well as changing forms from mixed roots to entire roots. Confused? Here are some things that you need to know: How to simplify square…

If you’ve heard of scientific notation, then you know what exponential notation is: they’re both ways of expressing really large numbers. For instance, you could write 256 as 2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2 or 2^8 (exponential notation). Here are some resources to help you figure out exponential notation: Website: https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_intermediate-algebra/s04-05-rules-of-exponents-and-scienti.html Videos:

Remember learning about rational and irrational numbers in Section 1.1? Well, for this section, we’re learning about rational and irrational numbers with square roots. Don’t worry, it’s not as complicated as it sounds! Here’s some links that’ll help you in solving your homework problems! Website: https://www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-basic-algebra-concepts/section/2.12/ Videos:

Squares and square roots may seem complicated, but they’re actually quite easy once you get the hang of it. Terms You Should Know: Squares: to raise a number to the second power; i.e. to multiply a number by itself twice Square Roots: a number that, when multiplied by itself, gives the square (the square root…

A key concept in finding the GCF and LCM is factoring. This post will cover prime factorization, as well as two different ways of finding the GCF and LCM: factor trees and continuous division. Additionally, you should know the following terms: GCF: Greatest Common Factor LCM: Least Common Multiple Prime Numbers: a whole number that…

Number Systems: a way of grouping certain numbers together, based on what “type” of number they are: natural, whole, integers, rational, irrational or real numbers. If you want to know more about number systems, or need help with the number systems homework, check out the links below. Website: https://www.varsitytutors.com/hotmath/hotmath_help/topics/number-systems Videos: Have any questions? Leave them…