Category Archives: Algebra

Three Step Equations

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Passy

Image Source: http://www.motivateandcreate.com Solving three step equations can be done using back tracking flowcharts. Let’s review Back tracking Flowcharts. The forward steps along the top of the flowchart need to be put into BODMAS or PEMDAS order. The following is … Continue reading →

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Fractions Equations

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Passy

Image Source: http://sp.life123.com Fractions Equations usually involve dividing, that is represented using numerator/denominator notation, instead of using a divided by sign. We can solve Fraction Equations using Back Tracking Flowcharts. In our example equation: n/3 + 4 = 7 we … Continue reading →

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Equivalent Equations

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Passy

Image Source: http://static.guim.co.uk The above containers are not all equal, but they are “Equivalent”. They are “equivalent”, because they all contain milk ! In Algebra, we can have “Equivalent” Equations, that look different in size and complexity, but all contain … Continue reading →

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Balance Beam Equations

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Passy

Image Source: http://www.eduplace.com Balance Beams are often used as a physical representation of Algebra Equations.   Balancing Equations Video The following video does a great job of showing how to balance equations:     The following BBC Maths Animation gives … Continue reading →

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Two Step Equations II

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Passy

Image Source: http://www.esquire.com When we park a car, there are two main steps: backing and turning in, then straightening up. When we leave the parking bay, we REVERSE these steps by turning out, going forward, and entering back onto the … Continue reading →

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