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Equations Word Problems

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Passy

Image Source: http://content5.videojug.com Many word problems in Mathematics involve writing an equation and then solving it to obtain a number answer. First we need to know how to translate the words into Algebra. If you are not sure about how … Continue reading →

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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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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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Two Step Equations I

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Passy

Image Source: http://www.tynebridgeharriers.com In this lesson we look at solving two step equations using back tracking flowcharts. A typical two step equation is 2N + 5 = 11 We can use “Trial and Error”, (also called “Guess Check and Improve”), … Continue reading →

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