What you expected to know before you begin Algebra 1
How to add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers (signed numbers)
                              without the aid of a calculator. 
                         The sign of the answer is important
1.
Examples: 3 + 4 = 7         3 - 4 = -1        -3 + -4 = -7        -3 - 4 = -7       -3 + 4 = 1
                (3)(4) = 12      (-3)(4)= -12       (3)(-4) = -12      (-3)(-4) = 12
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2.
How to add, subtract, multiply, and divide Fractions and Mixed Numbers
                              without the aid of a calculator.
If you need help with the fraction operations, click here.
How to evaluate an exponent.
3.
Math.com has a nice little lesson on exponents
Purple Math is also a great resource for exponents.
4.
How to use the Order of Operations to
Evaluate a numerical expression or a variable expression.
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Algebra class will move along quickly and we will not have time to go back and reteach skills and concepts that you learned in 5th, 6th, and 7th grade.
If you find that you need to review or practice any of these
Basic Skills, your textbook has a Skills Review Handbook section which contains extra practice problems and examples. 
                             It starts on page 776. 
                     Good Luck, work hard, set goals.
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