Book 2:  Solving Equations 

You Will

Subjects

 

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

SCMAD about Algebra

Polynomials and Simultaneous Equations

Solving Literal Equations

The Pythagorean Theorem

 

Video Highlights

Frank, Todd, and Sue discuss the order in which operations should be performed. They solve simultaneous equations. Todd and Bill solve for designated variables in literal equations and substitute known values. Martha and Sue use the Pythagorean Theorem as one example of a literal equation.

 
Summary/Terminology

 

S Simplify the parentheses 
C Compute powers and roots 
M Multiply or divide
A Add or subtract 
D Divide the denominator 
average
graph 
power 
term 
formula 
sequence of operations
simultaneous equations
literal equation
requested unknown
right angle

coefficient 
constant
polynomial  
root 
monomial 
hypotenuse 
exponent
right triangle
SCMAD
Finding the Square Root of a Number
C2 = A2 + B2
Pythagorean Formula