Paulo's Algebra Post

One Step Algebra Equation:

Variable: is a letter that represents an unknown number in algebra.( q, x, z, t)

Constant : is the integer in an expression or equation.( x +6 )

Expression : is a pattern.( 2x )

Equation:has an equal sign. only one possible answer.( 2x=6)

Solving Addition/Subtraction One Step Equations:
-Isolate the variable
-Cancel using zero pair for the constant
-Balance on the other side of the equal sign
-Verify your answer


Addition


Subtraction


Solving Addition/Subtraction One Step Equations Using Algebraic Tiles:
Isolate the variable
Cancel the constant using a zero pair
Balance
Verify to check

Addition Algebraic- Tiles




Subtraction

Solving Multiplication/Dividing One Step Equations:
Isolate the variable
Cancel using the opposite
multiply or divide
Balance
Verify

Solving Multiplication/Dividing One Step Equations Using Algebraic Tiles:
Isolate the variable
Simplify the variable
Balance
Verify

Multiplication

Division