Algebra tiles and 1 step equations

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What is the solution model for the equation X - 6 = 2?

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To solve for X, add 6 to both sides: X = 2 + 6, so X = 8.

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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To isolate the variable.

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What is the first step to solve the equation X - 6 = 2?

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Add 6 to both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To get the variable by itself on one side of the equation.

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What is an algebra tile?

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A manipulative used to represent numbers and variables visually.

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How do you represent a positive number with algebra tiles?

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Use a tile that is colored (often yellow) to represent positive values.

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How do you represent a negative number with algebra tiles?

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Use a tile that is colored differently (often red) to represent negative values.

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What is a zero pair in algebra tiles?

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A pair of one positive tile and one negative tile that cancel each other out.

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What is the next step after isolating the variable in an equation?

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Check your solution by substituting the value back into the original equation.

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What does it mean to make zero pairs?

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To combine positive and negative tiles to cancel each other out.