Unit+1+-+Fundamentals+of+Algebra

Topics discussed.......
 * Solving Multi-step equations
 * Solving Inequalities
 * Relations & Functions
 * Graphing Linear Functions
 * Slope

**__Useful Vocabulary:__**

 * Simplify-** The term Simplify ususally means 2 things; Distribute and Combine like terms.
 * Inequality-** An equation that compares the size between 2 quantites.
 * Special Rule-** If you multiply/divide by a negitive, you have to flip the inequality symbol.
 * Relation-** An association between ordered pairs of objects, numbers, ect...
 * Domain-** Set of input values.
 * Range-** Set of output values.
 * Fuction-** A special relation where each input has only 1 output.
 * Slope-** Measurement of steepness of a line.

**__Key points of this section:__**
The key to solving Multi-step equations is working backwards. (S)-Simplify(Seriously) (A)-Add(Aunt) (S)-Subtract(Sally) (M)-Multiply(My) (D)-Divide(Dear) (E)-Exponents(Excuse) (P)-Parentheses(Please)

__**Four Signs of an inequality:**__ >Greater than < Less than ≤ Less than/equal to ≥ Greater than/equal to

__**Five different Representations of a relation:**__ Mapping diagrams Tables Ordered Pairs Graph Equation

Useful sites: [] (Solving Multi-step equations) [] (Solving Inequalities) [] (Relations & Functions) [] (Graphing Linear Functions) [] (slope)