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Math 8 - Algebra 1
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8th Grade Algebra 1 Curriculum
Mathcounts Problem-Solving
Introduction to the TI-84 Graphing Calculator
Solving Literal Equations
Solving Word Problems Algebraically
Relations and Functions
Graphing and Writing Linear Equations
Solving Systems of Equations
Properties of Integer Exponents
Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials
Solving Quadratic Equations
Operations with Radical Expressions
Operations with Rational Expressions
Facts about 8
8 is composite because it has more than 2 factors.
8 is deficient because the sum of
its proper factors is less than 8: 1+2+4=7
8 is the largest cube (2x2x2) in the Fibonacci sequence.
8 is the smallest sum of two factorials
of distinct primes: 2! + 3!
8 is the only cube that is 1 less than a square (3x3 – 1).
8 is the smallest number (except 1) which is
equal to the sum of the digits of its cube:
8x8x8=512 5+1+2=8
Square any odd number and then divide by 8; the remainder is always 1.
8 + 8 + 8 + 88 + 888 = 1000
A base-8 (octal) numeral system
was devised by the Yuki of Northern California, who used the spaces between the fingers to count.
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