The Pocket Protectors of Algebra 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

We worry about having our Pocket Protectors. When you worry about what you wear, We worry about having our Pocket Protectors. Pick my nose to continue

We worry that we won’t have our calculators. When you worry that you won’t meet your friends, We worry that we won’t have our calculators. Pick my nose to continue

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. Pick my nose to continue

Old = ______ New Think of some words that are opposites. For example, what do you think of as the opposite of word below. Old = ______ New Pick my nose to continue

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

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

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

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

+ = __________ - = __________ x = __________ ÷ = __________ One last set. Make sure to write your answers on your paper, and when you are finished click on me. + = __________ - = __________ x = __________ ÷ = __________ Pick my nose to continue

- ÷ x + = __________ + - = __________ x = __________ ÷ = __________ Your answers should have been… - + = __________ + - = __________ ÷ x = __________ x ÷ = __________ Pick my nose to continue

You just did some ALGEBRA Congratulations! You just did some ALGEBRA Scary, isn’t it! Pick my nose to continue

Algebra Geek Patrol One Step Equations 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

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

Geek Luck! One Step Equations Algebra Geek Patrol One Step Equations When you fill up the pocket protector, you can print out your Official Algebra Geek Certificate, which will make you a certified Algebra Geek. Geek Luck! Pick my nose to continue

Algebra Geek Patrol One Step Equations X + 3 = 17 Click on the answer below that is the opposite of add 3. Add 3 Subtract 3 Multiply 3 Algebra Geek Patrol Divide 3

Close, but that’s not quite it. Algebra Geek Patrol One Step Equations Close, but that’s not quite it. Remember, we are looking for the opposite of add 3. Click on Buck and give it another try. Algebra Geek Patrol

Good Job! One Step Equations The correct answer is subtract 3. Algebra Geek Patrol One Step Equations Good Job! The correct answer is subtract 3. Write the answer on your paper, next to the original problem, and then click on Buck. Algebra Geek Patrol

Algebra Geek Patrol One Step Equations 4x = 20 Click on the answer below that is the opposite of multiply by 4. Add 4 Subtract 4 Multiply by 4 Algebra Geek Patrol Divide by 4

No, not really. One Step Equations Algebra Geek Patrol One Step Equations No, not really. Remember, we are looking for the opposite of multiply by 4. Click on Buck and give it another try. Algebra Geek Patrol

Nice! You’re halfway to your first Geek Pen. Algebra Geek Patrol One Step Equations Nice! You’re halfway to your first Geek Pen. The correct answer is divide by 4. Write the answer on your paper next to the original problem, and then click on Buck. Algebra Geek Patrol

Algebra Geek Patrol One Step Equations x 5 = 10 Click on the answer below that is the opposite of divide by 5. Add 5 Subtract 5 Multiply by 5 Algebra Geek Patrol Divide by 5

Uhh, in a word, no. One Step Equations Algebra Geek Patrol One Step Equations Uhh, in a word, no. Remember, we are looking for the opposite of divide by 5. Click on Buck and give it another try. Algebra Geek Patrol

Good! Are you sure you’re not a Geek? Algebra Geek Patrol One Step Equations Good! Are you sure you’re not a Geek? The correct answer is multiply by 5. Write the answer on your paper next to the original problem, and then click on Buck. Algebra Geek Patrol

Algebra Geek Patrol One Step Equations X – 7 = 8 Click on the answer below that is the opposite of - 7. + 7 - 7 x 7 Algebra Geek Patrol ÷ 7

Almost One Step Equations Algebra Geek Patrol One Step Equations Almost Remember, we are looking for the opposite of - 7. Click on Buck and give it another try. Algebra Geek Patrol

Congratulations! One Step Equations And here is your first Geek Pen Algebra Geek Patrol One Step Equations Congratulations! And here is your first Geek Pen The correct answer is + 7. Write the answer on your paper next to the original problem, and then click on Buck. Algebra Geek Patrol

Geek Luck! One Step Equations Opposite! Algebra Geek Patrol One Step Equations Alright, now you are going to actually solve some problems. This is nothing to be worried about, just remember one word… Opposite! Geek Luck! Pick my nose to continue

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

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

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

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

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

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

Write this on your paper, and work this part of the problem. One Step Equations Nice Job! X + 9 = 15 2 _________ - 9 - 9 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. X = 6 Third, combine the other side. First, put the opposite (- 9) on both sides. Second, cancel out one side. Make sure you have copied all the steps on your paper and then click on Buck. Write this on your paper, and work this part of the problem. Algebra Geek Patrol Click the pen to continue Pick my nose to continue

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

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

X + 7 = 9 - 7 - 7 _________ X = 2 3 One Step Equations - 7 - 7 _________ X = 2 Make sure you have copied all the steps on your paper and then click on Buck. Third, combine the other side. Second, cancel out one side. First, put the opposite on both sides. Algebra Geek Patrol Click the pen to continue

You are one pen closer to being an Official Algebra Geek 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. Algebra Geek Patrol Pick my nose to continue

One Step Equations Opposite! Algebra Geek Patrol One Step Equations 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! Pick my nose to continue

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Go ahead and give it a try! One Step Equations x 5 Write this problem in the box on your worksheet. = 6 3 Go ahead and give it a try! Are you sure you are done? Check your answer before moving on. This time you are going to work the problem on your paper first and then we will go through it. I can’t tell anyone. I don’t even have a mouth. Algebra Geek Patrol Pick my nose when you are finished

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

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

Click the GREEN back arrow to go back to the AGP Website. Click on the image at the left to print your certificate. Click the GREEN back arrow to go back to the AGP Website. CLICK HERE Pick my nose to continue

Once Again, Congratulations And Welcome to the Club! Click the GREEN back arrow to go back to the AGP Website. 2007 Scott Endres