Friday, June 3, 2011

Notes for May 19, May 27, and June 1


Variables and Expressions

Variable
- a letter that represent an unknown number.
i.e ( x, A, n) could be any number.

Expression- any single number or variable or a combination of operations. (÷, +, - and x) involving numbers and variables.
i.e ( 5, r, 8t, x+9, 2y-7)

Value- a known or calculated amount.

Constant- a number that does not change.
- increases or decreases the value of an expression.

Numerical Coefficient- a number that multiplies a variable.




Linear Relationship- a pattern made by two sets of numbers that results in points a long a straight line on a coordinate grid.
example:




Graph- a visual way to show how to sets of numbers relate to each other.

Relationship- a pattern formed by two sets of numbers.

Equation

Equation- mathematical statement with two expressions that have the same value.
example: x+2=3 y-7= (-4) 3a-2= a+2



NOTE: Whatever you do to the right do it to the left. To make them balance.
eg.
eg.



Check: 4c-3=17
4(5)-3=17
17=17 check









Here's a link to help you learn algebra.

Here's a video for you to watch and to learn more about algebra.



I hope this information help you! :D

7 comments:

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