Algebra Karaoke

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Algebra Karaoke

• The Seven Steps to Solving Equations

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Step Number 1

• Look at the Equation

2(x 5) 3x -5(x 4) 15x
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Step Number 2

• Apply the Distributive Property if it is in the
  equation.

Original 2(x 5) 3x -5(x 4) 15x
2x 10 3x -5x 20 15x
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Step Number 3

• Combine Like Terms on EACH side of the equals sign

Combining Like Terms is like collecting apples
and orangesonly put terms together that look
EXACTLY alike!
Last Step 2x 10 3x -5x 20 15x
Combining 5x 10 10x - 20
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Step Number 4

• Add or Subtract
• (Goal Get variables on one side of the equals
  sign and all whole numbers on the other side)

5x 10 10x 20
- 10 - 10
5x 10x 30
-10x -10x
-5x -30
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Step Number 5

• Multiply or Divide
• (Goal To get the variable alone with only a 1 in
  front of the variable)

-5x -30
-5 -5
( Anything divided by itself is 1)
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Step Number 6

• Find the solution to the equation

-5/ -5 1x and -30/-5 6 so,
My solution is x 6
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Step Number 7

• Check your answer

2(x 5) 3x -5(x 4) 15x 2(6 5) 3(6)
-5(6 4) 15(6)

• Use this website for help in solving equations

• http//www.coolmathalgebra.com/Algebra1/index.html

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Rules to Karaoke
Creating Your Own Personal Algebra Karaoke Tune

• Pick 2 to 3 other people to be in your group
• Pick a T.V. Theme Show Song (approved by the
  teacher)
• Rewrite the words to include the 7 steps to
  solving an equation
• Turn in a copy of your rewritten song
• Perform the song for the class
• Creativity earns more points (Costumes, dancing,
  etc.)

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Ideas and Examples of Songs

• Saved By The Bell
• Scooby Doo
• The Flintstones
• Fresh Prince of Bellaire
• The Adams Family
• Brady Bunch
• SpongeBob Squarepants
• GOOD LUCK and Have FUN!