Brandon's Algebra Post

Algebra: Writing mathematical phrases using letters to show

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Variable: A letter that represents a number in a equation or expression.
Constant: The integer in an algebraic equation or expression.
Expression: A pattern with many possible answer

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Equation

: With only one possible answer.

Steps:

1. Isolate the variable

2. Cancel using a zero pair

3. Balance

4. Verify

Using Algebra Tiles -

Steps to solve a "two step equation" :

1. Isolate the variable

2. Cancel the constant

3. Balance

4. Simplify the variable

5. Verify

Solving a Two step equation with algebra tiles:

X=2