Compare and convert customary units of length

What you'll learn

• Apply the distributive property to simplify algebraic expressions containing multiple terms with a minimum of 80% accuracy on a formative assessment.
• Identify and combine like terms within complex polynomial expressions, including those with fractional and negative exponents, with 75% accuracy on a summative quiz.
• Explain the rationale behind each step when simplifying a variable expression using properties of real numbers (commutative, associative, identity, inverse, distributive) in a written explanation with at least 3 out of 4 criteria met on a rubric (accuracy, completeness, clarity, justification).
• Solve multi-step equations by simplifying both sides of the equation using properties of real numbers and justify each step taken, achieving a score of at least 70% on a problem-solving task.