Work Period

Today in class we worked on our 3 word problems that we were given on Friday of last week, and we got help from the teacher writing out the equations, which seems to be the hardest part for me. Other students worked on their accelerated math and were trying to complete some more objectives.

Work Period

Today in class was a work period where we worked on accelerated math, and got help with problems we needed help on.

Homework Period

Today was a homework period where we worked on any unfinished homework that we have not completed yet.

Word Problems

I think that the Word Problem Solving System is easier because you only need to remember 2 rules, which are 1: choose, define and label the 2 variables, and 2: create and relate using two equations using 2 variables.

Addition/Subtraction Method

For this method you need to multiply to get the y-value preferably the same in both the l1 and l2 columns. After doing this you subtract the l2 column from the l1 column. When you do this your y-value is gone so you should get the x-value to equal your answer part of your question. Then you divide your x value into the answer to get your answer. To check your answer you need to just plug in your answer that you got and it should equal out on both sides.

Substitution Method (for solving linear systmes)

l1: 2x+4y=8
l2: 3x+y=-13
Step 1: y=(-13-3x)/2x+4(-13-3x)=8
Step 2: 2x-52-12x+52=-12x=8=52
Step 3: -10x/10=60/-10
Step 4: x= -6

Substitution Method

I understand how to do the substitution method. I find it is easy right now, but am sure it may get a bit harder as we go along.

Goals of grade 11 Applied Math

My goals for grade 11 Applied Math are: complete accelerated math by due dates, have a final grade of 80% or higher, learn and understand all topics we learn this semester, and to be able to look at math problems differently and figure them out in different ways.