Combining Like Terms Algebra likes simplicity. Why have thing that are alike it more than one place? Like terms mean values that have the exact same variable (x and -3x or -2b and 10b) or no variable (constants like 15 and -18). When combining like terms, remember that terms with different signs must be subtracted from one another then keep the larger sign for the answer. If the terms have the same sign, you must add them together and keep the sign. -12x + 8x = -4x -4y – 6y = -10y Inverse Whenever there is a negative sign in front of parentheses, this means the inverse or “opposite of” what’s inside. If there is a negative number in front of the parentheses, that negative is a part of the distributive process. -(-3x + 7) becomes 3x – 7 -4(m – 4n) becomes -4m + 16n

Write a phrase for the algebraic expression (turn the numbers and operations into words). Avoid using “more than” to say addition. 4(x + 5)

Order of Operations Apply the order of operations to simplify (solve) these expressions. Don’t forget your calculator to help you navigate the signs.  Problem 1

Part 1 A rectangle has a length that is 3 times the width.  Write an expression for the width [a]. Write an expression for the length [b]. Part 2 To find the perimeter of a figure, we use P = 2L + 2W or we add up all the sides. Write a simplified expression for the perimeter of this rectangle. Hint: you cannot have x more than once in the expression if it is fully simplified. The perimeter of the rectangle is [c]

List the 8 intelligences in Howard Garner’s theory of multiple intelligences: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

List 4 things you will see when observing in a current Montessori program. [1][2][3][4]

Drugs that the nurse can administer and that have the highest potential for abuse and dependence are classified by the Controlled Substance Act as which schedule?

The nurse prepares to administer metoprolol (Toprol), a noncardioselective beta antagonist (blocker) medication. Which receptors are blocked when the medication is administered? Select all that apply:

Which planned teaching needs for a patient who is to be discharged postoperatively with a prescription for oxycodone (opioid analgesic) should be included?

A 32 year old female patient has been taking lorazepam (benzodiazepine) for her anxiety and is brought in the emergency department after taking 30 days worth at one time.  What antagonist for benzodiazepines may be used in this case?