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Solving a rational equation that simplifies to quadratic: Binomial denominators, constant numerators

The key to solving this equation is eliminating the fractions first by multiplying by the least common denominator and dividingout equal factors. Note that the integer term must be multiplied by…

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Writing a one-step expression for a real-world situation

Some discussion of vocabulary combined with writing a simple expression from a verbal description.

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Solving for a variable in terms of other variables using multiplication or division: Advanced

An examplel of how to rearrange a formula to better suit its particular purpose. Often we need to do this because it is easier to rearrange it once instead of having to solve for a variable each…

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Solving a two-step equation with integers

It's just what the title says. We use opposite operations on one side to eliminate values that are with the variable and perform the same operations to the other side of the equals sign to keep…

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Multiplication of 3 or 4 integers

A review of the sign rules for multiplication and three examples to demonstrate these.

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Simplifying a ratio of polynomials: Problem type 2

A second look at factoring the top and bottom of a fraction in algebra that then reduces that fraction.

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Understanding the power rules of exponents

A short demo of why the exponents outside parentheses repeat every factor inside. More later!`

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Introduction to solving an equation with parentheses

Two simple examples of how to deal with parentheses in equations.

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Distributive property: Integer coefficients

The next step in understanding distribution.

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Multiplying a constant and a linear monomial

Simplication of a single term, i. e. factors that are muliplied.

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Order of operations with integers

Three quick examples that show the order in which we simplify different opertions in arithmetic.

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Writing expressions using an exponent

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