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Holcomb Hour
100
Find the next three terms in the pattern: 8, 15.5, 23, 30.5, ___, ___, ___ Describe the pattern.
38, 45.5, 53; First difference: +7.5
100
How do you solve fraction bars in Order of Operations?
Solve the numerator and denominator separately. Then divide at the end and simplify.
100
To rent a car, it costs a user fee of $40 and then $0.20 per mile. Write an equation to represent how much it costs to rent a car.
C = 0.2m + 40
100
Simplify by combining like terms: (4y - 5) + (-3y +2)
y - 3
100

What college did Ms. Holcomb attend?

She attended Georgia Tech.

200
The third and fourth terms of a sequence are 26 and 40. If the second differences are a constant +4, what are the first five terms of the sequence? ___, ___, 26, 40, ___
10, 16, 26, 40, 58; First difference: +6, +10, +14, +18; Second difference: +4
200
Evaluate: 4[(3 + 2 * 3) - 5] + 7
23
200
The local ice skating rink costs $5 to rent skates and $3 per hour. Jean has $45. How many full hours can she skate? Write an equation to represent the situation and answer the question.
45 = 3h + 5; h = 13.33333; Jean can skate for 13 hours and she will have $1 left.
200
Solve the equation: 4n + 1 = 12 + 5n
n = -11
200

What are some ways that you can pass Ms. Holcomb's  class?

You can pass by working hard, doing your best, turning in all work, and communicating with me if you have a problem.

300
Find the equation for the pattern (x,y). (0,45), (1,43), (2,41), (3,39); y = ___x + ___
y = -2x + 45; Note: Pattern is -2
300
Insert inclusion symbols to make the equation true. 108 - 17 * 2 + 3 = 23
108 - 17 * (2 + 3) = 23
300
The Goldstein family lives in a farmhouse that has a 1000-gallon water tank. The family uses 80 gallons of wtaer per day. Write an equation to represent how many days the family will have enough water. g = number of gallons d = number of days
g = 1000 - 80d
300
Solve the equation: 3(2r - 1) + 5 = 5(r + 1)
r = 3
300

What kind of animal does Ms. Holcomb own?

She owns a three-legged cat named Thor.

400
Find the equation for the pattern. Use the equation to find the 10th term in the pattern. x=1, 2, 3, 4,...10; y=25, 29, 33, 37,...?
y = 4x + 21; 10th term (or when x = 10): y = 61
400
Evaluate if a = 6 and b = -3: 3b^2 + (2a)^2 - |ab|
153
400
A rectangular rug has a length of 3x and a width of 5x+2. Write two expressions to represent the perimeter and area of the rug. Simplify both expressions.
Perimeter = 16x + 4; Area = 15x^2 + 6x
400
Solve the equation: 2(8y - 7) = 2(3 + 8y)
No solution
400

What city is Ms. Holcomb originally from?

She is from Atlanta, GA.

500
Long Reach High School's soccer team is purchasing shirts that cost $21 each. They also have to pay a $10 shipping fee. Make a table to represent how much it costs for 1 shirt, 2 shirts, and 3 shirts. Use the table to find a pattern and write an equation to represent the situation. How many shirts can they get if they have raised $325?
Equation: C = 21s + 10; They can buy 15 shirts.
500
Evaluate the expression if a = -3, b = 5, and c = -4: [3a^3 + (b-c)] / |ab|
6
500
Fitness experts say that while working out, the optimal heart rate is between 65% and 85% of your maximum heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). You can estimate your maximum heart rate by subtracting your age, in years, from 220. Write an expression to represent the UPPER limit of the optimal training zone for a person of age "a".
0.85 (220 - a)
500
Solve the equation: (Answer in simplest form) 6 - (t/4) = 8 + (t/2)
t = -8/3
500

Name at least one thing Ms. Holcomb enjoys doing in her free time.

She enjoys eating, reading, Pinterest, etc.