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Solving Equations – Onion Skin Methods

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Passy

Image Source: http://s3.amazonaws.com If trying to solve math equations is driving you to tears, then “The Onion Skin” methods might help make your life a bit easier. It’s like a pair of goggles that will clear everything up for you, … 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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One Step Equations

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Passy

Image Source: http://www.ibspro.net One step equations require one “opposite” operation to be performed on them, which then allows us to obtain the value of their unknown variable. The different types of one step equations and their opposites are shown below. … Continue reading →

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Subtraction Equations

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Passy

Image Source: http://upload.wikimedia.org In the image above, we have photographically reversed the picture of the basketballs. We did this to emphasize that working with equations involves making things the opposite to what they are currently. For equations which have a … Continue reading →

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