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Module 5 - Algebraic Concepts

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This module introduces the basic concepts of algebra.  It is designed to develop your understanding of variables, equations, inequalities, and graphs.  You will progress from operating with algebraic expressions to solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities.  Linear equations and inequalities are used to model several real-world applications.

Activity 1: Key Terms & Definitions

  • Algebraic Expression
  • Variable
  • Constant
  • Evaluate
  • Equation
  • Equivalent Expressions
  • Solution
  • Inequalities

 Resources:

  • All students should go to the community and participate in the exercises of the week.

Please Note the Different Resources Depending on your Start Date.

After October 1, 2007

  • MyMathLab Complete Steps 1-4 in Module 5 on Algebraic Concepts.

Before October 1, 2007

  • Billstein text (Section 1-3)
  • Thinkwell Prealgebra 2nd Ed. (Chapters 5 and 6)
  • Thinkwell, Prealgebra (Chapters 8 and 9)
Copyright 2008, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. rbennett1. (2007, September 28). Module 5 - Algebraic Concepts. Retrieved December 02, 2008, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/interdisciplinary-studies-mathematics/module-5-algebraic-concepts. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Creative Commons License