Team,
Last week we went over some shortcuts. The first one was recognizing that (x^2-y^2) = (x+y)*(x-y).
The next thing we discussed was avoiding multiplying something out and then dividing it later by canceling common factors in the numerator and denominator.
Then, you did the exponent stretch in small groups. I was very excited about how well everyone worked together.
The bonus work is the first 15 questions of the attached AMC 8.
Take care,
Coach Ben
