Polynomials and Equations Develops an understanding of like and unlike terms and defines polynomials. Explores the nature of different kinds of polynomials and presents methods for solving two equations in two unknowns. Demonstrates ways to solve verbal problems with two unknown quantities. Factoring I Defines variable, constant, term, polynomial, monomial, binomial, trinomial, factor, multiple, prime factor, divisor, the degree of polynomial, and quadratic equation. Factoring II Reviews the vocabulary from the previous program and develops techniques for factoring a quadratic equation.
Fractions Shows the relationship between arithmetic fractions and algebraic fractions.
Demonstrates how to reduce algebraic fractions by dividing out common fractions. Discusses addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of algebraic fractions and how to solve equations involving algebraic fractions. Words Into Symbols Explains how expressions or sentences in words can be translated into algebraic expressions or sentences and introduces several problem-solving strategies. Last modified October 19, 1999. Copyright 1995-2001 Louisiana Educational Television Authority.