Sunday, May 8, 2011

Jomer's Algerbra Post


Algerbra: Writing mathematical phrases using letters to show number.
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 answers.
Equation: With only one possible answer.


Steps:

1. Isolate the variable


2. Cancel using the opposite (zero pair)


3. Balance


4. Verify




Solving with algebra tiles


How to do two step equations:


1. Isolate the variable.


2. Cancel the constant.


3. Balance.


4. Simplify the variable.


5. Balance.


6. Verify









































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