Day 53 and 54 – November 8, 9

Algebra 1a: Chapter 3, Lesson 5, page 136.

More on Solving Equations

Solve equations by first getting all variables on the same side of the equation. Get rid of the paranthesis too (distributive property if required). Go slow and ONCE YOU HAVE YOUR ANSWER, PLUG IT BACK IN TO SEE IF IT WORKS, IF NOT, CHECK YOUR MATH FOR SIMPLE MATH OR SIGN ERRORS!

Click here for some more examples. Don’t forget to try out Nutshellmathplus.com too!

Remember the steps to SOLVING EQUATIONS:

  1. Multiply both sides to clear fractions or decimals, if necessary.
  2. Distribute (whacky arrows) if required.
  3. Collect like terms on each side, if necessary.
  4. Use the addition property to move the variable to one side and all other terms to the other side of the equation.
  5. Collect like terms again, if necessary
  6. Add or subtract to isolate the variable and finally
  7. Use the multiplication or division or reciprocal properties to solve for the variable.

Two of tonight’s homework problems solved by MrE are here! Just click it and here!

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