Integers Operations:
Vocabulary Lesson:
Integers: Set of whole numbers, positive and negative including zero
Inverse Operation: The operation that reverses the effect of another operation (example: addition and subtraction are inverse operation)
Opposite: Two things that completely negate each other (example: If one is true then the other must be untrue)
Equations: Two numbers that are equal in value, or the basic number "sentence". An equation is a mathematical expression that contains equal signs.
Rules:
Rules for Addition: If the signs are the same, you must add. If the signs are different you will subtract using the biggest number.
Example:
7 + 5 = 12
7 + -5 = 12
Rules for Subtraction: If you change it to addition by doing the opposite of the second number.
Example:
5 - (-7) = 12 or
5 + (+7) = 12
-5, -7 = 12 or
-5 + (+7) = 2
Rules for Multiplication: If the signs are the same then multiply and make it a positive. If the signs are different then multiply and make it a negative.
Example:
6 X 4 = 30
6 X -4 = 30
-6 X -4 = 30
Rules for Division: If the signs are the same then divide and make it a positive. If they are different then divide and make it a negative.
Example:
5 ~ 4 = 20
5 ~ -4 = -20
-5 ~ -4 = 20
If your still lost with the past two steps try this. If there is an odd number of negatives it will be a negative. If there is an even number of negatives it will be a positive. Remember you must multiply or divide first . This rule will only apply to multiplying and dividing problems.
Example:
-2 ~ -2 = 4
-2 ~ 2 = -4
4 ~ -2 = -2
-4 ~ -2 = 2
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Monday, November 24, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Solving Equations
Vocabulary for this lesson:
Equations: Two numbers that are equal in value.
Variable: Any letter that represents a number and can vary.
Inverse Operation: The opposite to both sides of the equation.
Ok, now I can start.
The way to solve the equations is to find out what the variable represents (letter to number).
Example:
3 + x = 7 (you have to find out what X is)
Remember, if you are adding you will now do the opposite, subtract. This is the same if you multiply you will divide.
Now here is how to solve:
3 + x = 7
- 3 - 3
x = 4
Double Check Your Answer:
1.) Rewrite Equation
2.) Put in the number & answer you came up with for your variable
3.) Simplify the equation
4.) Your answers should match
3 + x = 7
3 + 4 = 7
7 = 7
Answer: X = 4
* Need extra help? Go to:
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Equations: Two numbers that are equal in value.
Variable: Any letter that represents a number and can vary.
Inverse Operation: The opposite to both sides of the equation.
Ok, now I can start.
The way to solve the equations is to find out what the variable represents (letter to number).
Example:
3 + x = 7 (you have to find out what X is)
Remember, if you are adding you will now do the opposite, subtract. This is the same if you multiply you will divide.
Now here is how to solve:
3 + x = 7
- 3 - 3
x = 4
Double Check Your Answer:
1.) Rewrite Equation
2.) Put in the number & answer you came up with for your variable
3.) Simplify the equation
4.) Your answers should match
3 + x = 7
3 + 4 = 7
7 = 7
Answer: X = 4
* Need extra help? Go to:
http://algebrahelp.com/lessons/equationsbasics/index.htm-on
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Factors and Common Factors
Here is my example of how to find out the greatest common factor
Here are the numbers that I choose to work with: 28 and 40
Example: You have to be able to multiply all of these numbers, and they all have to come out to your chosen number: 1 x 28 = 28, 2 x 14 = 28 and then the same goes for the number 40
1, 2, 14, (28)
1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, (40)
After looking at all of the above numbers 2 would be your Greatest Common Factor.
Here are the numbers that I choose to work with: 28 and 40
Example: You have to be able to multiply all of these numbers, and they all have to come out to your chosen number: 1 x 28 = 28, 2 x 14 = 28 and then the same goes for the number 40
1, 2, 14, (28)
1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, (40)
After looking at all of the above numbers 2 would be your Greatest Common Factor.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
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