Functional Algebra

These guided notes cover exponent properties and using them to simplify expressions. A table summarizes each property with the rule and examples. The three simplifying the expression examples utilize multiple properties at a time. The two Try It! problems guide students step-by-step with boxes to fill in for the exponents/coefficients. Answer key is included.

This resource is a guided exploration activity for the substitution method for solving systems of two linear equations. Framed as four mystery cases, students must use the two clues provided to solve each case- finding x and y! The cases build up in complexity starting with a system where one variable is already solved for to a system where a variable must first be isolated before substituting. In my own classroom, I let students try each case for a couple of minutes with a partner. Using what t