Sunday, May 8, 2011

Ana Lopena's Algebra Post

Variable- a letter that represents a number in an equation or expression
ex. n,x,p,z

Constant- the integer in algebra
ex.
Equation- only one possible answer. includes an equal sign - =
ex. 2x=6

Expression- a pattern many possible answers
ex. 2x

Algebra tiles


How to solve one step algebra
1. Isolate the variable
2. Cancel using the opposite
-make a zero pair with the constant
3. Balance the equation
4. Verify




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How to solve two-step equations
1. Isolate
2. Cancel constant
3. Balance
4. Simplify the variable




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