1. 9
Assigned: 10/10/16 Due: 10/14/16
The task of removing parentheses from an expression being subtracted is a tricky one, and not easy to explain. When the expression in parentheses itself involves subtraction, it’s even harder.
1.) Describe and explain the steps involved in simplifying these expressions.
a.) 20 – 5(x + 3)
b.) (x – 3)
2.) The next expression can be simplified all the way to 4x + 7. Show and EXPLAIN the process of simplifying it to that point.
6(3x + 4) – 4(x – 2) – 5(2x + 5)

2. 10
Assigned: 10/17/16 Due: 10/21/16
Mrs. Denney is renting a car that gets 35 miles per gallon. The rental charge is $19.50 a day plus 18¢ per mile. Her company will reimburse her for $33 a day of this portion of her travel expenses. If Mrs. Denney rents the car for 5 day, find the maximum number of miles that will be paid for by her company.

3. 11
Assigned: 10/24/16 Due: 10/18/16
The elevator of a building can safely carry no more than 4000 lb. A worker moves supplies in 50 lb boxes from the loading dock to the fourth floor of the building. The worker weighs 210 lb. The cart he uses weighs 95 lb.
a.) What is the greatest number of boxes he can move in one trip?
b.) The worker needs to deliver 275 boxes. How many trips must he make?

4. 12
Assigned: 10/31/16 Due: 11/4/16
With some functions, the value of the dependent variable decreases as the value of the independent variable increases.
What is a real-world example of this?
Sketch a graph modeling the function.
(3) Explain why you think the dependent variable decreases as the independent variable increases. (sentence – paragraph form)

5. 13
Assigned: 11/7/16 Due: 11/11/16
Maryann decided to sell woodworking crafts that she makes. First she invests $585 in tools. Each item costs $35 in wood and other supplies.
I. a) Write an equation that relates total costs y to the number of crafts created x.
b) Create a table to show this relationship. Use the following number of crafts in the table.
5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50
c) Graph the relationship.
Maryann sells her crafts for $75 each.
II. a) Write an equation that relates total income y to the number of crafts sold x.
b) Create a table to show this relationship. Use the same number of crafts as above.
c) Graph the relationship on the same coordinate plane as part I.
III. How many crafts would Maryann have to sell to make a profit? How do you know this? Explain thoroughly using complete sentences.

6. 14
Assigned: 11/14/16 Due: 11/18/16
A football team scores 63 points. All of the points come
from field goals worth 3 points and touchdowns worth 7
points. Write and graph a linear equation that represents
this situation. List every possible combination of field goals
and touchdowns. Answer each of the following questions
to help you work through the problem.
1. What are you given?
2. How can touchdowns and field goals be represented?
3. What is the equation in standard form that models the
situation?
4. How can you find the y-intercept?
5. How can you find the x-intercept?
6. How can you use the intercepts to graph the line?
**Graph your equation and use the graph to determine a
list ALL of the combinations.

7. 15
Assigned: 11/28/16 Due: 12/2/16
Math is everywhere!
Describe five (5) different events over the Thanksgiving break where you used or noticed math being used or applied.
Answer in sentence/paragraph form. Make sure to explain/describe the who, what, where, when and why.

8. 16
Assigned: 12/12/16 Due: 12/16/16
Reflecting back on this semester in Algebra I, what are:
5 concepts or activities that you enjoyed or liked,
4 new concepts or facts that you learned,
3 concepts we need to go back over, either for you or others,
2 suggestion or activities you would like to do next semester (within reason)
1 question you have been wanting to ask.
Answers must be in complete sentences. Please take this assignment seriously, you will be counted off for silly or inappropriate answers.