Sunday, May 8, 2011

Tonie's Algebra Post

Algebra

Algebra- Writing mathematical phrases using letters to represent numbers
eg. n+3 = 143x = 18

Variable- a letter that represents a number in an equation or expression
eg. n+11=20 (can be n, x, p, z, or any letter)

Constant- the integer in an algebraic expression or equation
eg. 18+n =35

Expression- Pattern (many answers)
eg. 5n

Equation- Only has one answer and an equal (=) sign
eg. 5n=20


Algebra Tiles


Isolate the variable
Cancel the constant using zero pair
Balance (do the same thing to the other side)
Verify to check


















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