Karen's Algebra Post

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

Solving One Step Equations
Adding and Subtracting
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

Multiplying and Dividing

1. Isolate the variable

2. Cancel using the opposite -multiply and divide

3. Balance

4. Verify

Solving 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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