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Why do we do the same thing to both sides of an equation
• https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/solving-linear-equations-and-inequalities/why-of-algebra/v/why-we-do-the-same--thing-to-both-sides--simple-equations
Ex. 1) Solve r + 16 = -7Think of this equation as a balance scale.
Whatever you do to one side has to be done to the other to keep it balanced!
- 16 -16 r = -23
-23 + 16 = -7
1) Solve r + 16 = -71. Draw “the river” to
separate the equation into 2 sides
2. Subtract 16 from both sides
3. Simplify vertically4. Check your answer by
substituting your answer back into the problem
2) Solve x + 2 = -31. Draw “the river” to
separate the equation into 2 sides
2. Subtract 2 from both sides
3. Simplify vertically4. Check your answer by
substituting your answer back into the problem
- 2 - 2 x = -5
-5 + 2 = -3
On homework and tests, be sure to check your work!! There is no reason why you should miss a problem!
Addition and subtraction Properties of Equality
• Definition: Either adding or subtracting the same number to each side of the equation produces an equivalent equation.
Example:X - 9 = 15
How can you check your answers?
Multiplication and Division Properties of Equality
Definition: If you multiply or divide each side of the equation by the same nonzero number you produce an equivalent equation.
Example 6:Multiplication:
416
p
Solving Equations using Reciprocals
Rule – When the original number is multiplied by it’s reciprocal the product should equal 1.
Example 11:Don’t forget to check your answer
4
7
2
x
Solving Two Step Equations
Note- When solving two step equations Always Isolate the variable first. (i.e. get rid of anything that is not with your variable.)
Example 13: 115
2
x