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Algebra 1A
Classwork and Homework Information

Mr. Cantlin's Classes - 2008-2009

Each class begins with a short (5 -10 minute) Bell Exercise (BE).
List of AHSGE Objectives:

Note: Q# = Quarter 1, 2, 3, or 4. W# = Week 1, 2, 3, ...

Q4 W10 5/28/09 Thursday
Class:  
Last day of school - enjoy your summer vacation!

Semester 2 Exam - Periods 1 and 3.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W10 5/27/09 Wednesday
Class:  
Study for Semester 2 Exam.

Semester 2 Exam - Period 4.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W10 5/26/09 Tuesday
Class:  
Accelerated Math.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W10 5/25/09 Monday
No School - Memorial Day
Q4 W9 5/22/09 Friday
Class: 
Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD VII: The student will be able to solve problems involving a variety of algebraic and geometric concepts.

OBJECTIVE 7. Solve problems involving direct variation.
OBJECTIVE 8. Solve problems involving algebraic concepts.


Homework:
Study for Semester Exam.
(1). Standard VII Objective 7 - click here for copy.
(2). Standard VII Objective 8 - click here for copy.
Q4 W9 5/21/09 Thursday
Class: 
Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD VII: The student will be able to solve problems involving a variety of algebraic and geometric concepts.

OBJECTIVE 5. Determine measures of central tendency.
OBJECTIVE 6. Determine probabilities.


Homework:
Study for Semester Exam.
(1). Standard VII Objective 5 - click here for copy.
(2). Standard VII Objective 6 - click here for copy.
Q4 W9 5/20/09 Wednesday
Class: 
Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD VII: The student will be able to solve problems involving a variety of algebraic and geometric concepts.

OBJECTIVE 1. Apply properties of angles and relationships between angles.
OBJECTIVE 4. Apply properties of plane and solid geometric figures.

Homework:
Study for Semester Exam.
(1). Standard VII Objective 1 - click here for copy.
(2). Standard VII Objective 4 - click here for copy.
Q4 W9 5/19/09 Tuesday
Class: 
Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD VI: The student will be able to represent problem situations.

OBJECTIVE 1. Translate verbal or symbolic information into algebraic expressions; or identify equations or inequalities that represent graphs or problem situations.

Homework:
Study for Semester Exam.
(1). Standard VI Objective 1 - click here for copy.
Q4 W9 5/18/09 Monday
Class: 
Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD V: The student will be able to apply graphing techniques.

OBJECTIVE 1. Graph or identify graphs of linear equations.
OBJECTIVE 2. Graph lines given certain conditions.
OBJECTIVE 3. Graph: Determine solution sets of inequalities.

Homework:
Study for Semester Exam.
(1). Standard V Objective 1 - click here for copy.
(2). Standard V Objective 2 - click here for copy.
(3). Standard V Objective 3 - click here for copy.
Q4 W8 5/15/09 Friday
Class: 
Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD III: The student will be able to apply concepts related to functions.

OBJECTIVE 1. Identify functions.
OBJECTIVE 2. Find the range of functions when given the domain.

STANDARD IV: The student will be able to apply formulas.

OBJECTIVE 1. Find the perimeter, circumference, area, or volume of geometric figures.
OBJECTIVE 2. Find the distance, midpoint, or slope of line segments when given two points. Note: for Algebra 1A, do the slope problems only.

Note: Cinco de Mayo Celebration in the morning.

Homework:
Study for Exam 2 and Semester Exam.
(1). Standard III Objective 1 - click here for copy.
(2). Standard III Objective 2 - click here for copy.
(3). Standard IV Objective 1 - click here for copy.
(4). Standard IV Objective 2 - click here for copy. - slope problems only
Q4 W8 5/14/09 Thursday
Class: 
Review graded Exam 2.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W8 5/13/09 Wednesday
Class: 
Exam 2.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W8 5/12/09 Tuesday
Class: 
Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD II: The student will be able to solve equations and inequalities.

OBJECTIVE 4. Solve multi-step inequalities of first degree.

STANDARD III: The student will be able to apply concepts related to functions.

OBJECTIVE 1. Identify functions.
OBJECTIVE 2. Find the range of functions when given the domain.

STANDARD IV: The student will be able to apply formulas.

OBJECTIVE 1. Find the perimeter, circumference, area, or volume of geometric figures.
OBJECTIVE 2. Find the distance, midpoint, or slope of line segments when given two points. Note: for Algebra 1A, do the slope problems only.

Homework:
Study for Exam 2 and Semester Exam.
(1). Standard II Objective 4 - click here for copy.
(2). Standard III Objective 1 - click here for copy.
(3). Standard III Objective 2 - click here for copy.
(4). Standard IV Objective 1 - click here for copy.
(5). Standard IV Objective 2 - click here for copy. - slope problems only
Q4 W8 5/11/09 Monday
Class: 
Quiz 5.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W7 5/8/09 Friday
Class: 
Finish Homework 6 AHSGE Practice Problems SI O1 & O2, SII O1 - click here for copy.

Note: Morning Activity schedule for Class Basketball Game.

Homework:
(1.) Study for Quiz 5 Monday.
Q4 W7 5/7/09 Thursday
Class: 
Homework 6 AHSGE Practice Problems SI O1 & O2, SII O1 - click here for copy.

Homework:
(1.) HW6 AHSGE Practice Problems - click here for copy.
Q4 W7 5/6/09 Wednesday
Class: 
Continue Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD I: The student will be able to perform basic operations on algebraic expressions.

OBJECTIVE 1. Apply order of operations.
OBJECTIVE 2. Add and subtract polynomials.

STANDARD II:The student will be able to solve equations and inequalities.
OBJECTIVE 1. Solve multi-step equations of first degree.

Note: School Out at 1 pm for weather. Also, half of 2nd Period and most of 3rd in Hallway for weather alert.

Homework:
(1.) Standard I Objective 1 Problems - click here for copy.
(2.) Standard I Objective 2 Problems - click here for copy.
(3.) Standard II Objective 1 Problems - click here for copy.
Q4 W7 5/5/09 Tuesday
Class: 
Note: Class basketball games = morning activity and all Period 4.

Review for Semester Exam Using AHSGE Practice Problems.

STANDARD I: The student will be able to perform basic operations on algebraic expressions.

OBJECTIVE 1. Apply order of operations.
OBJECTIVE 2. Add and subtract polynomials.

Homework:
(1.) Standard I Objective 1 Problems - click here for copy.
(2.) Standard I Objective 2 Problems - click here for copy.
Q4 W7 5/4/09 Monday
Class: 
Review graded Quiz 4 and Homework 5.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W6 5/1/09 Friday
Class: 
Quiz 4.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W6 4/30/09 Thursday
Class: 
Homework 5 Worksheet Ch. 11-1, Simplifying Radical Expressions.

Homework:
(1.) Finish HW 5 WS 11-1 - click here for copy.
Q4 W6 4/29/09 Wednesday
Class: 
Lapboard practice: Ch. 11-1, Simplifying Radical Expressions.

Notes:
1.) Students allowed to checkout early for 1 p.m. softball game.
2.) Morning Activity schedule to issue progress reports.
3.) Ninth Graders called out of 2nd Period to register for next year's classes.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W6 4/28/09 Tuesday
Class: 
Homework review. Practice: Ch. 11-1, Simplifying Radical Expressions.

Note: Dawg Wars starts at 9:15 a.m.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W6 4/27/09 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Ch. 11-1, Simplifying Radical Expressions.

Homework:
(1.) Page 589-590 #4-6, 15-21.
Q4 W5 4/24/09 Friday
Class: 
Review graded Q4 Exam 1.

Note: Morning Activity Schedule for Snake Show.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W5 4/23/09 Thursday
Class: 
Q4 Exam 1.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W5 4/22/09 Wednesday
Class: 
Worksheet: Ch. 8-4, Polynomials and Ch. 8-5, Adding and Subtracting Polynomials.

Homework:
(1.) Finish HW 4 WS 8-4 and 8-5 - click here for copy.
Q4 W5 4/21/09 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Ch. 8-5, Adding and Subtracting Polynomials.

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 8-5,
(2.) Page 441 #12-18.
Q4 W5 4/20/09 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Welcome back!. Ch. 8-4, Polynomials.

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 8-4,
(2.) Page 434 #1-10.
Q4 W4 4/13/09 - 4/17/09 Monday - Friday
No School - Spring Break - Go Play Outside:-)
Q4 W3 4/10/09 Friday
Class: 
Review graded Quarter 4 Quiz 3.

Accelerated Math.

Note: classes dismissed at noon for water main break.

Homework:
(1.) Have a Super Spring Break! :-).
Q4 W3 4/9/09 Thursday
Class: 
Quarter 4 Quiz 3.

Homework:
(1.) Memorize the 6 exponent rules - click here for copy,
Q4 W3 4/8/09 Wednesday
Class: 
Quarter 4 Homework 3 Worksheet 8-1 and 8-2, Dividing Monomials.

Homework:
(1.) Memorize the 6 exponent rules - click here for copy,
(2.) Finish WS 8-1_and_8-2 - click here for copy.
Q4 W3 4/7/09 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Ch. 8-2, Dividing Monomials, the "Zero Exponent Rule" ==> anything to the zero power is one, except for zero to the zero power which is, of course, zero. The "Negative Exponent Rule" ==> a-n = 1/an.

Homework:
(1.) Memorize the 6 exponent rules - click here for copy,
(2.) Page 421 #20-31.
Q4 W3 4/6/09 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Return/review graded Quiz 2 and Homework 2.

Ch. 8-2, Dividing Monomials, the "Division Rule for Exponents" ==> when dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents (top exponent minus the bottom exponent).

Homework:
(1.) Memorize the 4 exponent rules covered so far (six total),
(2.) Page 421 #14-19.
Q4 W2 4/3/09 Friday
Class:  
Quiz 2.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W2 4/2/09 Thursday
Class:  
Worksheet Ch - 8-1, Multiplying Monomials.

Homework:
(1.) Finish Q4 HW2 WS8-1 - click here for copy.
Q4 W2 4/1/09 Wednesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Continue Ch - 8-1, Multiplying Monomials: the "Group to a Power Rule for Exponents ==> when raising a group to a power,bring the exponent into every number and variable in the group". Group practice: Page 413 #33-36, challenge problem #40.

Homework:
(1.) Memorize the 3 exponent rules from Ch. 8-1.
Q4 W2 3/31/09 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Continue Ch - 8-1, Multiplying Monomials: the "Power to a Power Rule for Exponents ==> when raising a power to a power, multiply the exponents".

Homework:
(1.) Page 413 #29, 30.
Q4 W2 3/30/09 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Return/review graded Q4 Quiz 1. Ch - 8-1, Multiplying Monomials: definition of monomial, the "Multiplication Rule for Exponents ==> when multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents".

Homework:
(1.) Page 413 #15-26.
Q4 W1 3/27/09 Friday
Class:  
Quarter 4 Quiz 1.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q4 W1 3/26/09 Thursday
Class:  
Continue Worksheet 6-4 Solving and Graphing Compound Inequalities.

Morning Activity Schedule: National Honor Society Induction.

Homework:
(1.) Study for Quiz 1.
Q4 W1 3/25/09 Wednesday
Class:  
Worksheet 6-4 Solving and Graphing Compound Inequalities.

Homework:
(1.) Q4 HW1 WS6-4 - click here for copy.
Q4 W1 3/24/09 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Practice: Ch. 6-4 Solving and Graphing Compound Inequalities.

Homework:
(1.) Page 834 Lesson 6-4 #1-15 odd.
Q4 W1 3/23/09 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Ch. 6-4 Compound Inequalities ==> "AND" plus "OR" compound inequalities. Graphing compound inequalities.

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 6-4,
(2.) Page 342 #14-22.
Q3 W11 3/20/09 Friday
No School - March Holidays
Q3 W11 3/19/09 Thursday
No School - March Holidays
Q3 W11 3/18/09 Wednesday
Class:  
Period 4: Quarter 3 Exam 3.

Period 1 and 3: Accelerated Math.

Homework:
(1.) Have a nice 4 - day weekend!.
Q3 W11 3/17/09 Tuesday
Class:  
Period 1 and 3: Quarter 3 Exam 3.

Period 4: Practice for Quarter 3 Exam 3.

Homework:
(1.) Study for Exam 3 - click here for practice problem set #2.
Q3 W11 3/16/09 Monday
Class:  
Lapboard Practice for End of Quarter 3 Exam (Exam 3).

Homework:
(1.) Study for Exam 3 - click here for practice problem set #1.
Q3 W10 3/13/09 Friday
Class:  
Practice AHSGE - Science (Biology).

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W10 3/12/09 Thursday
Class:  
Practice AHSGE - Social Studies.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W10 3/11/09 Wednesday
Class:  
Practice AHSGE - Language.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W10 3/10/09 Tuesday
Class:  
Practice AHSGE - Reading.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W10 3/9/09 Monday
Class:  
Practice AHSGE - Math.

Homework:
(1.) Study answer key for math practice test - click here for copy.
Q3 W9 3/6/09 Friday
Class:  
Review graded Exam 2.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W9 3/5/09 Thursday
Class:  
Exam 2.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W9 3/4/09 Wednesday
Class:  
The area of trapezoids, finding the probability of multiple events.

Accelerated Math.

Homework:
(1.) Study for Exam 2.
Q3 W9 3/3/09 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Review: the geometry of parallel lines cut by a transversal, supplementary and complementary angles, convex polygons, the interior angles of convex polygons, the Pythagorean Theorem.

AHSGE Reference Sheet - click here for copy.

Homework:
(1.) Study for Exam 2.
Q3 W9 3/2/09 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Review: direct variations, writing the equations of lines in slope-intercept form and standard form.

AHSGE Reference Sheet - click here for copy.

Homework:
(1.) Page 832 Lesson 5-4, #7-12, Lesson 5-7, #1, 7.
Q3 W8 2/27/09 Friday
Class: 
Accelerated Math.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W8 2/26/09 Thursday
Class: 
Calculator exercise: using an add/subtract calculator. Group practice: finding the area of circles.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W8 2/25/09 Wednesday
Class: 
Lapboard practice: finding the area and perimeter of rectangles and circles.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W8 2/24/09 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Review of the definition of perimeter and area. Finding the area and perimeter of rectangles, circles, and triangles.

Homework:
(1.) Page 814, #1-6,
(2.) Page 817, #1-3, 8-10.
Q3 W8 2/23/09 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Return/review graded Quiz 6 and Homework 7. Review three basic "Measures of Central Tendency" ==> mean (average), median (middle) and mode (most often).

Homework:
(1.) Read Pages 818 - 819,
(2.) Page 818 - 819, #1, 2, 4, 5, 7.
Q3 W7 2/20/09 Friday
Class: 
Q3 Quiz 6.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W7 2/19/09 Thursday
Class: 
Worksheet 6-3, Solving Inequalities.

Homework:
(1.) Q3 HW7 WS 6-3 - click here for copy.
Q3 W7 2/18/09 Wednesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Practice: Ch. 6-3, Solving Inequalities.

Homework:
(1.) Page 834 Lesson 6-3 #2-10 evens.
Q3 W7 2/17/09 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Ch. 6-1 to 6-3, Solving Inequalities. The GRI ==> Golden Rule of Inequalities ==> Same as the GRE plus, if you multiply or divide by a negative, "flip" the inequality symbol.

Homework:
(1.) Page 335 #15-23 (and graph answer to 15 and 16).
Q3 W7 2/16/09 Monday
No School - President's Day
Q3 W6 2/13/09 Friday
Class:  
Quiz 5.

Progress Reports (Midterms) Issued.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W6 2/12/09 Thursday
Class:  
Worksheet: Ch. 4-5, the Standard Form of a Linear Equation.

Homework:
(1.) HW 6 WS 4-5 - click here for copy.
Q3 W6 2/11/09 Wednesday
Class:  
Review homework and practice: Ch. 4-5, the Standard Form of a Linear Equation.

Continue Accelerated Math.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W6 2/10/09 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Continue Ch. 4-5, the Standard Form of a Linear Equation. One use for the standard form: the "method of intercepts" to graph a linear equation.

Homework:
(1.) Finish reading Ch. 4-5,
(2.) Page 221 #20-24.
Q3 W6 2/9/09 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Ch. 4-5, the Standard Form of a Linear Equation ==>
Ax + By = C where:
A is positive and A, B, and C are not fractions.

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 4-5,
(2.) Page 221 #4 to 7, 16 to 18.
Q3 W5 2/6/09 Friday
Class:  
Introduction and first practice set for Accelerated Math.

The Accelerated Math package is by Renaissance Learning -
click here for more information.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W5 2/5/09 Thursday
Class:  
Quarter 3 Exam 1.

Homework:
(1.) Good luck at state Freddy and Phil!
Q3 W5 2/4/09 Wednesday
Class:  
Homework 5 Worksheet 5-6, Writing Equations of the Line for Parallel and Perpendicular Lines.

Homework:
(1.) HW 5 WS 5-6 - click here for copy.
Q3 W5 2/3/09 Tuesday
Class:  
Practice: Ch. 5-6, Writing equations of the line for parallel and perpendicular lines.

Homework:
(1.) Study Quiz 1 to 4 for Exam 1 this Thursday.
Q3 W5 2/2/09 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Return/review graded Homework 4/Quiz 4. Ch. 5-6, The Slope of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines. Parallel lines have the same slope, perpendicular lines have slopes that are opposite in sign and that are reciprocals of each other.

Homework:
(1.) Page 295 #6, 7, 9, 10.
(2.) Study Quiz 1 to 4 for Exam 1 this Thursday.
Q3 W4 1/30/09 Friday
Class:  
Quiz 4.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W4 1/29/09 Thursday
Class:  
Homework 4 Worksheet 5-4, Writing the EOL Given 2 Points - click here for copy.

Homework:
(1.) HW 4 WS 5-4 - click here for copy.
Q3 W4 1/28/09 Wednesday
Class:  
Practice: Ch. 5-4, writing the equation of a line (EOL) if you know two (2) points:
the "y = mx + b twice" method.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W4 1/27/09 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Ch. 5-4, writing the equation of a line (EOL) if you know two (2) points:
the "y = mx + b twice" method.

Homework:
(1.) Page 283 #21 to 26.
Q3 W4 1/26/09 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Return/review graded Homework 3 and Quiz 3. Finish Ch. 5-3, writing the equation of a line (EOL) if you know the slope and y-intercept or if you can get the slope and y-intercept from a graph.

Homework:
(1.) Page 275 #14 to 22.
Q3 W3 1/23/09 Friday
Class:  
Quiz 3.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W3 1/22/09 Thursday
Class:  
Homework 3, Worksheet 5-3, Slope-Intercept Form - click here for copy.

Homework:
(1.) HW 3 WS 5-1 - click here for copy.
Q3 W3 1/21/09 Wednesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Ch. 5-3, Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear Equation ==> y = mx + b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. Also, definition of the x-intercept and y-intercept. Graphing lines in the slope-intercept form ==> memory aid: "begin at b, move by m"..

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 5-3,
(2.) Page 275 #8-10.
Q3 W3 1/20/09 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Return/review graded Homework 2 and Quiz 2. Graphing lines, identifying linear equations, using only 3 points in a T-Table to graph lines, finding the slope of a line given any two points from a T-Table.

Homework:
(1.) Extra Practice: Page 831 Lesson 5-1 #1 - 10.
Q3 W3 1/19/09 Monday
No School - Martin Luther King Holiday.
Q3 W2 1/16/09 Friday
Class:  
Quiz 2.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W2 1/15/09 Thursday
Class:  
Homework 2 Worksheet 5-1, Slope - click here for copy.

Homework:
(1.) HW2 WS 5-1 - click here for copy.
Q3 W2 1/14/09 Wednesday
Class:  
Practice: Ch. 5-1, Slope.

Semester 1 Report Cards Issued.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W2 1/13/09 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Continue Ch. 5-1, Slope, definition of rate.

Homework:
(1.) Page 260 #17-29 odds, #35.
Q3 W2 1/12/09 Monday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Return and review graded Homework 1 and Quiz 1. Ch. 5-1, Slope including definition: rise/run, positive and negative slopes, slopes of horizontal lines (m = 0) and vertical lines (m = undefined). Finding slope by measurement and by formula:

slope = m = y2-y1/x2-x1

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 5-1,
(2.) Page 259 #1 to 10.
Q3 W1 1/9/09 Friday
Class:  
Quarter 3 Quiz 1.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q3 W1 1/8/09 Thursday
Class:  
Homework 1 Worksheet 4-6, Functions ==> click here for copy.

Homework:
(1.) HW 1 WS 4-6 - click here for copy.
Q3 W1 1/7/09 Wednesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Continue Ch. 4-6, Functions ==> function notation.

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 4-6.
(2.) Page 229 #10-15, Page 230 #32-38.
Q3 W1 1/6/09 Tuesday
Class: (today's class notes - click here for copy) 
Welcome back! Divisibility Rules for 3 and 9 ==> the "sum of the digits" must be divisible by 3 or 9.

Ch. 4-6, Functions.

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 4-6.
(2.) Page 228-229 # 3-9 (if not a function, say why not).
Q3 W1 1/5/09 Monday
Class: 
No school - teacher work day.

Homework:
(1.) None.

 
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