April 26 One Step Equations with Algebra Tiles

April 26 One Step Equations with Algebra Tiles

SOL 6.13

ONLY Two Rules

• ISOLATE the variable (get it all by itself on one side of the equation)

• Do the SAME THING on both sides of the equation

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Which of the following are basic rules used for solving algebraic equations?

• Do the same thing to both sides of the equation

• Consolidate the variable

• Ignore all rules and take a guess

• Isolate the variable

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https://www.didax.com/apps/algebra-tiles/

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Adding with Algebra Tiles: x+5=7

• Watch the video

• Try this equation with the algebra tiles

 $\alpha-3=8$  

try this with your algebra tiles and making zero pairs.

Multiplying and Dividing with Algebra Tiles

• Multiplication: create even columns and rows

• Division: Split into equal groups

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