Math 421 with Mrs. Spence (pm)

Friday, April 3, 2009

Homework (Friday, April 3) by Ryan McCarvill

In class today, Ms. Murphy started on multiplying polynomials using algebra tiles and teaching the FOIL (First, Outside, Inside, Last) method. No assignment was given for the weekend, but we do have questions #45-57 odd, 61-67 odd and 71-77 on page 108. Ms. Murphy will be doing a homework check for these on Monday, and make sure you finish your math project for Monday! Have a good weekend!

Homework (Thursday, April 2) by Ryan McCarvill

We spent the class working on our major math projects. Remember that they are due on Monday, April 6! No homework for today.

Brain Teaser for Apr 3 - Stephanie

There was a man with three balls and he had to cross a bridge. The
bridge could only hold the weight of him and two balls at a time and
he could only make one trip across. In the end he made it to the other
side with all three balls. How did he do it?

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Homework by Ryan McCarvill

Today in class, Ms. Murphy went over a few example problems similar to ones on Assignment #5. For homework, finish the assignment and pass it in before 1st period tomorrow morning. Also, do questions 50-81 on page 33 and 1-30 on page 107. Remember to bring anything you need to work on the major math project tomorrow in class.

Brain Teaser -pm- Jillian Clow

By moving one of the following digits, make the sum correct. 62 - 63 = 1

Answer : 2^6 - 63 = 1 (In other words, 2x2x2x2x2x2, which equals 64)

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