Diana's Algebra Post

Algebra: Writing mathematical phrases using letters to show numbers
Variable: The unknown, Use a letter to represent a number
Constant: The integer in an algebraic expression or equation
When there are (-) multiply and divide cancel with the same integer


Solving Step One Equations:
1) Isolate the variable
2) Cancel the constant using zero pair
3) Balance, doing it to both sides
4) Verify to check


Solving Step Two Equations:
1. Isolate the variable
2. Cancel the constant
3. Balance
4. Simplify the variable
5. Balance
6. Verify



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