Algebra Geek Patrol The Pocket Protectors of Algebra

My name is Buck Einstein, but you can call me Buck. Hello! Pick my nose to continue

It’s that we on the Algebra Geek Patrol are… well…different. I have a secret to tell you. What is it? You might even say that we are the opposite of everyone else. Pick my nose to continue

When you worry about what you wear, W e worry about having our Pocket Protectors.

When you worry that you won’t meet your friends, W e worry that we won’t have our calculators.

We are just a little bit opposite. That may be why we are so good at Algebra, because that is all Algebra is… …doing the opposite.

Think of some words that are opposites. For example, what do you think of as the opposite of word below. Old = ______New

Now try some other ones. Make sure to write your answers on your paper, and when you are finished click on me. Pick my nose to continue Up = __________ Out = __________ Small = __________ Stinky = __________

Some possible answers are… Pick my nose to continue Up = __________ Out = __________ Small = __________ Stinky = __________ Down In Big Fragrant (or non-stinky)

Now another set. Make sure to write your answers on your paper, and when you are finished click on me. Pick my nose to continue Add = __________ Subtract = __________ Multiply = __________ Divide = __________

Your answers should have been… Pick my nose to continue Add = __________ Subtract = __________ Multiply = __________ Divide = __________ Subtract Add Divide Multiply

One Step Equations Algebra Geek Patrol Now you are going to work on solving some Algebra problems. Don’t be afraid of the A-word (Algebra). Remember, it is all about being opposite. Pick my nose to continue

One Step Equations Algebra Geek Patrol Pick my nose to continue You will complete 5 sections. After each section you will be awarded a Geek Pen to put in your official AGP Pocket Protector.

1 One Step Equations Click on the answer below that is the opposite of x 5 ÷ 5 X + 5 = 13 Algebra Geek Patrol

1 One Step Equations C’mon, You know this. Remember, we are looking for the opposite of + 5. Click on Buck and give it another try. Algebra Geek Patrol

1 One Step Equations Good! So, let’s put – 5 on each side of the equation. Algebra Geek Patrol X + 5 = _________ Let’s look at the left side. What will you get when you combine + 5 and -5 ? That’s right, zero. And zero is nothing, so let’s cancel out + 5 and -5. Click on the pen when you are ready. Click on +5 or -5 to cancel them. Now to the hard part. X = Just teasing! Look at the right side. All we have left is 13 and – 5. So,what is 13 – 5? That’s right! 8 That just leaves X on the left side. Copy the entire problem and all the steps on your paper, then click on Buck.

One Step Equations Algebra Geek Patrol Pick my nose to continue Congratulations, You just completed your first Algebra problem. See it wasn’t that bad. Now let’s try another.

2 One Step Equations Click on the answer below that is the opposite of x 9 ÷ 9 X + 9 = 15 Algebra Geek Patrol

2 One Step Equations Umm, I don’t think so. Remember, we are looking for the opposite of + 9. Click on Buck and give it another try. Algebra Geek Patrol

2 One Step Equations Nice Job! Algebra Geek Patrol X + 9 = _________ X =6 Make sure you have copied all the steps on your paper and then click on Buck. This time I am going to give you the steps, which you will need to write down, and then you will work the problem on your paper. First, put the opposite (- 9) on both sides. Second, cancel out one side. Write this on your paper, and work this part of the problem. Click the pen to continue Third, combine the other side. Pick my nose to continue

One Step Equations Algebra Geek Patrol Pick my nose to continue Congratulations Again, Now let’s try one last problem.

Go ahead and give it a try! 3 One Step Equations X + 7 = 9 Algebra Geek Patrol This time you are going to work the problem on your paper first and then we will go through it. Pick my nose when you are finished Are you sure you are done? Check your answer before moving on. No one will know but you and me.

3 One Step Equations Algebra Geek Patrol X + 7 = _________ X =2 First, put the opposite on both sides. Second, cancel out one side.Third, combine the other side. Make sure you have copied all the steps on your paper and then click on Buck. Click the pen to continue

Algebra Geek Patrol One Step Equations Nice Work You are one pen closer to being an Official Algebra Geek Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone. Pick my nose to continue

One Step Equations Algebra Geek Patrol Pick my nose to continue This time let’s try some different types of problems. Since you have gotten so good at this, let’s skip the first part, and go straight to the problems by using the 3 steps. And remember, today’s word is… Opposite!

1 One Step Equations Click on the answer below that is the opposite of x 4 ÷ 4 X - 4 = 11 Algebra Geek Patrol

1 One Step Equations Nope, try again. Remember, we are looking for the opposite of - 4. Click on Buck and give it another try. Algebra Geek Patrol

I know all the cool words. 1 One Step Equations Sweet! X - 4 = 11 _________ X =15 Make sure you have copied all the steps on your paper and then click on Buck. This time I am going to give you the steps, which you will need to write down, and then you will do the problem on your paper. First, put the opposite (+4) on both sides. Second, cancel out one side. Write this on your paper, and work this part of the problem. Click the pens to continue Third, combine the other side. Pick my nose to continue Algebra Geek Patrol Write this problem in the box on your worksheet.

One Step Equations Algebra Geek Patrol Pick my nose to continue Congratulations Only one problem left until another Geek Pen. Aren’t you excited?

2 One Step Equations X - 6 = 14 This time you are going to work the problem on your paper first and then we will go through it. Pick my nose when you are finished Are you sure you are done? Check your answer before moving on. Algebra Geek Patrol Go ahead and give it a try! I won’t tell anyone. Write this problem in the box on your worksheet.

Make sure you have copied all the steps on your paper and then click on Buck. 2 One Step Equations X - 6 = 14 _________ X =20 First, put the opposite on both sides. Second, cancel out one side.Third, combine the other side. Click the pens to continue Algebra Geek Patrol

One Step Equations Jeepers! You get another Geek Pen. What Would Scooby Do? Pick my nose to continue Algebra Geek Patrol

One Step Equations Algebra Geek Patrol Pick my nose to continue Now to something a little different, but still the same. What’s the same? The word we know and love… Opposite! Geek Luck!

1 One Step Equations Click on the answer below that is the opposite of x x 2 ÷ 2 2x = 18 Algebra Geek Patrol Write this problem in the box on your worksheet.

1 One Step Equations Not quite. Remember, we are looking for the opposite of x 2. Click on Buck and give it another try. Algebra Geek Patrol

You remember from working with fractions, what happens when one number is divided by the same number? ÷ ___ __2x 18 1 One Step Equations Yes! So, let’s put ÷ 2 on each side of the equation. 2x = _________ Another way to write ÷ 2 is with a fraction bar. Like this. This makes the left side a fraction. Click on the pens when you are ready. X = Look at the right side. All we have left is 18 divided by 2. So, what is 18 ÷ 2? 9 That just leaves X on the left side. Copy the entire problem and solution above on your paper, and then click on Buck. = Algebra Geek Patrol That’s right! It cancels out.That’s right! X = 9

3 3 3x = 15 2 One Step Equations Rama-Lama–Ding-Dong Make sure you have copied all the steps on your paper and then click on Buck. This time I am going to give you the steps, which you will need to write down, and then you will do the problem on your paper. First, put the opposite on both sides. Remember to rewrite it as a fraction. Write this on your paper, and work this part of the problem. Click the pens to continue Third, combine the other side. Pick my nose to continue Don’t worry. It’s a Geek Thing. ÷ ___ __3x 15 X = = Algebra Geek Patrol Second, cancel out one side. 5 Write this problem in the box on your worksheet.

One Step Equations Algebra Geek Patrol Pick my nose to continue Congratulations, Now let’s try one last problem.

3 One Step Equations Algebra Geek Patrol This time you are going to work the problem on your paper first and then we will go through it. Pick my nose when you are finished Are you sure you are done? Check your answer before moving on. Go ahead and give it a try! I’ve been sworn to secrecy. 4x = 24 Write this problem in the box on your worksheet.

___ __4x 244x = 24 3 One Step Equations First, put the opposite on both sides. Second, cancel out one side. Third, combine the other side. Make sure you have copied all the steps on your paper and then click on Buck. Click the pens to continue 4 4 X = = 6 Algebra Geek Patrol

3 One Step Equations Great! Your future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades. Actually, I already am. Pick my nose to continue Algebra Geek Patrol

One Step Equations Algebra Geek Patrol Pick my nose to continue Now for the final part. Just remember Opposite, and you are done. As Always, Geek Luck!

1 One Step Equations Click on the answer below that is the opposite of ÷ x 3 ÷ 3 x3x3 = 12 Algebra Geek Patrol

1 One Step Equations Doh! Not Really. Remember, we are looking for the opposite of ÷ 3. Click on Buck and give it another try. Algebra Geek Patrol

You remember from working with fractions, what happens when one number is divided by the same number? 1 One Step Equations That’s It! So, let’s put ● 3 on each side of the equation. Remember,●means times. Now, the left side cancels out just like a fraction. Click on the pens when you are ready. X = Look at the right side. All we have left is 12 times 3. So, what is 12 times 3? 36 Copy the entire problem and solution above on your paper, and then click on Buck. It cancels out. x3x3 = 12 Algebra Geek Patrol 3 3 That’s Right! Write this problem in the box on your worksheet.

2 One Step Equations Make sure you have copied all the steps on your paper and then click on Buck. This time I am going to give you the steps, which you will need to write down, and then you will do the problem on your paper. First, put the opposite on both sides. Write this on your paper, and work this part of the problem. Click the pens to continue Third, combine the other side. Pick my nose to continue Second, cancel out one side. x7x7 = 3 Algebra Geek Patrol 7 x x 7 X = 21 Write this problem in the box on your worksheet.

One Step Equations Algebra Geek Patrol Pick my nose to continue And Now…. (Drum Roll, Please) THE LAST PROBLEM!

3 One Step Equations Algebra Geek Patrol This time you are going to work the problem on your paper first and then we will go through it. Pick my nose when you are finished Are you sure you are done? Check your answer before moving on. Go ahead and give it a try! I can’t tell anyone. I don’t even have a mouth. x5x5 = 6 Write this problem in the box on your worksheet.

5 x 3 One Step Equations First, put the opposite on both sides. Second, cancel out one side. Third, combine the other side. Make sure you have copied all the steps on your paper and then click on Buck. Click the pens to continue x5x5 = 6x 5 X =30 Algebra Geek Patrol

One Step Equations You’re a GEEK! I’m so happy, I could cry Pick my nose to continue Congratulations! Algebra Geek Patrol

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