3.  Here are a few review concepts before we start solving equations!

4.  Parentheses  Exponents  Multiply/Divide from left to right  Add/Subtract from left to right

5.  The properties of real numbers allow us to manipulate expressions and equations and find the values of a variable.

6.  Natural numbers are the counting numbers.  Whole numbers are natural numbers and zero.  Integers are whole numbers and their opposites.  Rational numbers can be written as a fraction.  Irrational numbers cannot be written as a fraction.  All of these numbers are real numbers.

7. Subsets of the Real Numbers I - Irrational Z - Integers W - Whole N - Natural Q - Rational

8.  To solve an equation, find replacements for the variables to make the equation true.  Each of these replacements is called a solution of the equation.  Equations may have {0, 1, 2 … solutions.

9.  A variable is a letter which represents an unknown number. Any letter can be used as a variable.  An algebraic expression contains at least one variable.  Examples: a, x+5, 3y – 2z

10.  A verbal expression uses words to translate algebraic expressions.  Example: “The sum of a number and 3” represents “ n+3. ”  An equation is a sentence that states that two mathematical expressions are equal.  Example: 2x-16=18

11.  Simplify each side of the equation, if needed, by distributing or combining like terms.  Move variables to one side of the equation by using the opposite operation of addition or subtraction.  Isolate the variable by applying the opposite operation to each side.  First, use the opposite operation of addition or subtraction.  Second, use the opposite operation of multiplication or division.  Check your answer

12. ● “y” is the variable. ● Add 6 to each side to isolate the variable. ● Now divide both sides by 3. ● The answer is 5. ● Check the answer by substituting it into the original equation.

13.  Since 4 ≠ 5, this can never be true and therefore the solution is no solution.  Since 0 = 0, this is always true and therefore the solution is infinitely many solutions.

14.  Try the sample problems from the notes document before you begin the assignment. Make sure you check your solutions in my notebook at the desk before you begin the assignment!