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Module 1 Discussions

Expression vs. Equation Subscribe

What is an expression? What is an equation? What are the similarities and differences between both of them? Write 1-2 examples of each.

Create 2 sample equations for your peers to solve. Return to the discussion to check your peers’ understanding and offer help as needed. Be sure to post the answers at the close of the module.

Module 2 Discussions

Solving Equations Subscribe

What are the steps for solving an equation? Show an example. What and how are inverse operations used? Are equations and inequalities solved the same way? If not, how are they different? What is the rule to flip the inequality sign?

Create 2 inequality problems containing a minimum of 3 steps for your peers to solve. Return to the discussion to check your peers’ understanding and offer help as needed. Be sure to post the answers at the close of the module.

Module 3 Discussions

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What are the 3 methods to graph a line? Choose 1 of the methods and describe how to graph a line using an example equation? Why do you prefer this method?

Create 1 equation and ask your peers to describe the graph using 1 of the 3 methods. Return to the discussion to check your peers’ understanding and offer help as needed. Be sure to post the answer at the close of the module.

Module 4 Discussions

Solving Systems of Equations Subscribe

What are the three methods for solving systems of equations? Do they all produce the same answer? Which method do you prefer to use and why?

Create 1 system of equations and ask your peers to solve it using 1 of the 3 methods. Return to the discussion to check your peers’ understanding and offer help as needed. Be sure to post your answer at the close of the module.

Module 5 Discussions

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Laws of Exponents Subscribe

What are three laws of exponents (for multiplication, division, and powers)? Write and explain each law. Why do we use exponents in scientific notation (you can provide an example)?

Write 2 problems containing exponents for your peers to simplify. Return to the discussion to check your peers’ understanding and offer help as needed. Be sure to post the answers at the close of the module.

Module 6 Discussions

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Reflection Subscribe

Discuss how this course improved your quantitative reasoning and problem solving. Are there any concepts that you can apply in your personal or professional life? Identify and discuss two topics that you enjoyed learning