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Simplifying Algebraic Products

 

Students learn how to simplify algebraic products using the rules of indices.

As learning progresses, students begin to apply their learning to evaluate the area of a rectangle with algebraic lengths.

Algebraic Expressions Foundation

Differentiated Learning Objectives
  • All students should be able to simplify the product and quotient of an unknown number.
  • Most students should be able to simplify a product and quotient involving powers.
  • Some students should be able to calculate the area of a rectangle with algebraic lengths.

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