CP Algebra 1/Honors Algebra 1
Summer Assignment 2015
CP Algebra 1 & Honors Algebra 1 are high school level Algebra courses. These courses will utilize
fraction, decimal, and integer operations that you have learned in prior years along with basic pre-algebra
concepts. Through the completion of this packet you will be strengthening the use of algebraic steps to
prepare you for your coursework. Our first chapter begins with expressions, properties, and solving
equations. In order to be successful, you need to be fluent in basic integer, decimal, and fraction
computations. You must be able to correctly use the distributive property to simplify expressions. If you are
comfortable in these main areas, the transition into concepts of algebra will be much easier for you!
All work in this packet must be done in this packet. You will be graded on the use of proper steps and you
must show all work. You may not use a calculator. In algebra class, students are graded on their ability to
show proper steps as well as obtaining the correct answer with appropriate labels. You may use a calculator
to check your answers. If a problem is incorrect, you need to go back and fix your error.
This packet will be collected on the first day of school and will count as a quiz grade. You will receive 1
point for the proper work and 1 point for the correct answer. If your packet is not handed in on the due date,
you will receive a zero for this assessment and a letter to your parents will be sent home notifying them that
the packet was not completed. Have fun practicing and come in ready to learn!
We look forward to seeing you in September.
I understand that I have to show all work in this packet and cannot use a calculator. I am aware of the
grading procedure and the consequences if I do not complete the summer assignment.
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I am aware of my child’s summer packet and the grading procedure. I have checked to see that they have
showed all work and completed all problems without the use of a calculator.
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Algebra Standards
The following standards will be addressed in the CP Algebra 1 and Honors Algebra 1 courses:
1. Expressions, Equations, and Functions
2. Multi- Step Equations involving Integers, Fractions and Decimals
3. Linear Functions
4. Graphing Equations of Linear Functions
5. Linear Inequalities
6. Systems of Linear Equations & Inequalities
7. Exponents and Exponential Functions
8. Quadratic Expressions and Equations
9. Graphing Quadratic Functions and Equations
10. Radical Functions and Geometry
11. Rational Functions and Equations
The Honors Algebra text is Glencoe Algebra 1 Common Core Edition ISBN 978-0-07-663923-6.
The CP Algebra 1 text is Big Ideas Algebra ISBN 978-1-60840-451-3. Online, the text can be found at
bigideasmath.com. Click on the Student circle. No login is required. Choose the Common Core 2014 program
and click on Go. Select the purple Algebra 1 textbook.
For reference and review, you may go to bigideasmath.com, click on the Student circle. No login is required.
Choose the Common Core 2014 program and click on Go. Select the Advanced Grade 7 book.
For #1-14 –
sections 1.1-1.5 integers
sections 3.1,3.2,3.3 expressions
For # 10, 14 – sections 2.1-2.4 operations with rational numbers
For #11 –
section 1.1 –absolute value
For #15-19 – section 3.5 solving 2-step equations
For #20-21 – sections 6.5 and 6.6 – percent
For #22 –
section 3.5 solving 2-step equations
For #23 –
section 9.1 area
For #24 –
section 5.5 graphing in the coordinate plane
For #25 –
section 6.3 percent and proportion
For #26 –
section 6.4 percent equations
2015 CP Algebra/ Honors Algebra Summer Assignment
Simplify the expression.
1.
5. 64  16 + 5 3
.
2.
6.
7.
3.
.
Write the phrase as an expression.
8. the product of 11 and the expression y
times 3
4.
9. the product of 2 and the quantity
plus 5
Evaluate the expression.
10.
for a=
13. Evaluate x(–y + z) for x = 3, y = 3,
and z = 1.
11. Evaluate
for x = –2 and y = 3.
14. Evaluate
and p = 1.5.
12. Evaluate b – 2a – c for a = –7, b = 3, and c = –7.
for m = –4, n = 2,
Solve each equation. Show each step clearly.
15.
20. During the month of February, Fabulous Feet Shoe
Mart sold 50 pairs of red loafers. After an ad
campaign to boost sales, they sold 60 pairs in
March. Find the percent of increase in sales.
16. 3(y + 6) = 30
21. A pair of shoes costs $52.99 and the state sales tax
is 8%. Use the formula C = p + rp to find the total
cost of the shoes, where C is the total cost, p is the
price, and r is the sales tax rate (as a decimal).
17.
18. 5x – 5 = 3x – 9
19.
22. A customer went to a garden shop and bought some
potting soil for $17.50 and 4 shrubs. The total bill
was $53.50. Write an equation to represent the
situation. Then solve your equation to find the
price of each shrub.
23. Write an equation that can be used to find the value
of x. Then solve your equation.
A= 36
25. Use a proportion to answer each question.
a.What percent of 12 is 9?
b. What number is 46% of 150?
x
12 in.
c. 21 is 35% of what number?
24. The population of an endangered animal species
has been increasing. Make a scatter plot using the
data given in the table.
Year
1
2
3
4
5
6
Population
230
670
620
840
1400
1580
26. Use the percent equation to answer the question.
a. What percent of 38 is 47.5?
Pop.
b. 12 is 40% of what number?
2000
1800
1600
c. What number is 15% of 30?
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
1
2
3
4
5
6
Year