Ryan's Algebra Post

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

Constant - is the integer in an expression or equation (ex. x +6)
Expression - is a pattern; has multiple or infinite answers (ex. 2x)
Equation - has an equal sign; only one possible answer (ex. 2x = 6)

One Step Equations

Steps for Completing Equations

1. Isolate variable - get rid of constant
2. Cancel using opposite; use a zero pair for constant
3. Balance - do the same on other side of the equation
4. Verify - solve to equality

Addition

Addition Using Alge-Tiles

Subtraction

Subtraction Using Alge - Tiles

Multiplication

Multiplication Using Alge - Tiles

Division

Division Using Alge - Tiles

Two Step Equations

Steps for Completing Equations

1. Isolate variable - get rid of constant
2. Cancel using opposite; use a zero pair for constant
3. Balance - do the same on other side of the equation
4. Verify - solve to equality

Division

Division Using Alge - Tiles

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Multiplication

Multiplication Using Alge - Tiles

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