There are many problems throughout the text labeled IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
Just relax. Do not be afraid to give your opinion. For the most part,
these questions do not have "right" or "wrong" answers. You should spend
about five minutes in answering each of these questions.
See Examples 1-5. Don't just "look" at the examples. Take out a pencil
and paper and work each part for yourself. Check to make sure your pencil
and paper work look like what you see in the text. Remember, you are not
just looking for answers, but for the correct way to represent algebra
on your paper. Do not allow your paper to look like "scrap paper."
See Example 6. We are not just looking for answers, but for the correct
way to represent algebra on your paper. Do not allow your paper to look
like "scrap paper." Notice how the equal signs are aligned when you move
from one step to the next.
These problems are designed to help you think through the distributive
property.
Note: Homework Hints are given only for the levels 1 and 2 problems.
You can also check some sources for homework help on the Internet (see
Links, below), or you can call the author at (707) 829-0606 or send an
e-mail to: smithkjs@mathnature.com
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