Variable - the unknown
- use a letter to represent a number
Constant - the integer in an algebraic expression or equation
Solving One-Step Equation
1) Isolate the variable
2) Cancel using the opposite
- Create a zero pair for the CONSTANT
3) Balance on the other side of the equal sign
4) Verify your answer
Ex. n + 6 = 14
Solving One-Step Equation Video
Links:
http://www.algebralab.org/lessons/lesson.aspx?file=Algebra_OneVariableOneStep.xml
http://staff.argyll.epsb.ca/jreed/math8/strand2/2202.htm
http://www.algebra-class.com/one-step-equations.html
Solving Two-Step Equation
1) Isolate the variable
2) Cancel the constant
3) Balance
4) Simplify the variable
5) Balance
6) Verify
Ex. 2x + 4 = 10
Solving Two-Step Equation Video
Links:
http://www.math.com/school/subject2/lessons/S2U3L6GL.html
http://www.numberpower.org/BeyondBasics/Algebra/HTML/2StepEquatiBasic.html
http://www.mathguide.com/lessons/Equations.html
Great job Demvry! I liked the way you used colors to emphasize important words. Also, you added videos, pictures, and lots of links. Next time, you may want to take a picture of your own work instead of using paint. Other than that, good job!
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