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Monday, May 3, 2010

Solving One Step Algebra Equations

Apply the opposite equation

a+5=7 Step one, isolate the variable
-5 -5 Step two, apply the opposite integer
a=2

a+5=7 The third and final step is to check your answer.
2+5=7
7=7

Easy isn't it? Now that you've learned how to do this, try these questions:
1)b+3=5
2) c/3=7
3)4d=16
Stuck? Well, here are the answers!
HOMEWORK: Pg. 405-407 (questions 1-21)
(text book available here)
If I didn't help, please refer to these videos:
One Step Algebra Equations - Addition
or check this game out:

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