Math: 8th Grade, Algebra Basics

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8th Grade Math Checklist: Fundamental operations - order of operations, distributive, commutative, associative Factoring & products Sets & simple sentences Numeration systems Using fractions & decimals - converting Ratio, proportion, & percent Equalities & inequalities Simple formulas & equations - 2-step equations, variables Graphing an equation - graphing linear equations Powers & roots of rational numbers - square roots, exponents Polynomials Metric & nonmetric geometry - geometry & measurement

Pythagorean Theorem Scale drawing Right-triangle trigonometry - types of triangles Customary & metric measurement - customary vs metric Permutations Probability statistics Statistical terms - statistics Mathematics of insurance, banking, & taxes

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Algebra is a beautiful and important area of study with unlimited applications. One can spend a lifetime studying and exploring it (and some people do). If you're not one of them, and are looking to learn, review or practice the most core ideas in Algebra, you've found your home. This subject is ideal for anyone looking to prepare for a high school or college placement exam. It covers all of the foundational ideas in algebra and related topics in pre-algebra and geometry. If you're looking for more exhaustive coverage, then the Algebra I & II subjects may be better for you.