Lesson 6

Mathematics: Basic Algebra

ALGEBRA BASICS
Expressions: An algebraic linethat doesnt contain an = sign. Equation: Contains an = sign; the lines to either side of the = need to be balanced. Constant: The non-varible numbers in the line.

Variable: The uncertain, alphabetic character.

Coeffiecient: The multiplicative factor attached to the variables. Absolute Value: The positive, overall value of a number, regardless of its current positive/negative ( 5 and -5 would both have an absolute value of 5).

Activity: Label them!

3x 1 = 11 -4x + 3 + 2x 7x + 4 = 39

SOLVING EQUATIONS
A basic algebraic equation can be solved by balancing both ides of the = sign- that is, both sides should be able to be simplified to be identical. Addition/Subtraction method

Division method
Equations with 2 Variables: Both these methods work well with more than 1 variable in the equation.

Addition/Subtraction Method
Watch the example the instructor walks through on the Adobe Web Connect screen. Remember this method when:
You are given two equations with the same variables (x will equal the same thing in both). One variable in both equations share a coefficient. The coefficients are variables of one another.

X=2 + 2y X=10 6y

Division/Substitution Method
Watch the example the instructor walks through on the Adobe Web Connect screen. This is a good method when you need to simplify an equation before solving it.
A= b + 1 2A + b = 10

Activity: Solve it!

Solve each of these equations, using both of the methods discussed at least once. Let your instructor know if you need help.
Problem 1: -6x = 4(y 2) x+8=5 Problem 2: a + b = 4 2a b = 8 Problem 3: 2p + q = 9 3p q = 16

Assessment 6
Your instructor will give you the assessment information.

You will have 45 minutes to complete this assessment.

Ask your instructor if you have questions or require assistance with this task.

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