1. The Pocket Protectors of Algebra
Algebra Geek Patrol
The Pocket Protectors of Algebra

2. My name is Buck Einstein, but you can call me Buck. Hello!
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3. 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.
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4. We worry about having our Pocket Protectors.
When you worry about what you wear,
We worry about having our Pocket Protectors.
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5. 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.
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6. 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.
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7. Old = ______ New Think of some words that are opposites.
For example, what do you think of as the opposite of word below.
Old = ______
New
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8. 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 = __________
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9. Down Up = __________ In Out = __________ Big Small = __________
Some possible answers are…
Down
Up = __________ In
Out = __________
Big
Small = __________
Fragrant
Stinky = __________
(or non-stinky)
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10. 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 = __________
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11. Subtract Add = __________ Add Subtract = __________ Divide
Your answers should have been…
Subtract
Add = __________
Add
Subtract = __________
Divide
Multiply = __________
Divide = __________
Multiply
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12. + = __________ - = __________ x = __________ ÷ = __________
One last set. Make sure to write your answers on your paper, and when you are finished click on me.
+ = __________
- = __________
x = __________
÷ = __________
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13. - ÷ x + = __________ + - = __________ x = __________ ÷ = __________
Your answers should have been… -
+ = __________ +
- = __________ ÷
x = __________ x
÷ = __________
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14. You just did some ALGEBRA
Congratulations!
You just did some ALGEBRA
Scary, isn’t it!
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15. 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.
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16. 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.
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17. Geek Luck! One Step Equations
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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!
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18. 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
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Divide 3

19. Close, but that’s not quite it.
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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.
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20. Good Job! One Step Equations The correct answer is subtract 3.
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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.
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21. 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
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Divide by 4

22. No, not really. One Step Equations
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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.
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23. Nice! You’re halfway to your first Geek Pen.
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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.
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24. 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
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Divide by 5

25. Uhh, in a word, no. One Step Equations
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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.
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26. Good! Are you sure you’re not a Geek?
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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.
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27. Algebra Geek Patrol
One Step Equations
X – 7 = 8
Click on the answer below that is the opposite of - 7.
+ 7
- 7
x 7
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÷ 7

28. Almost One Step Equations
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One Step Equations
Almost
Remember, we are looking for the opposite of - 7.
Click on Buck and give it another try.
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29. Congratulations! One Step Equations And here is your first Geek Pen
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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.
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30. Geek Luck! One Step Equations Opposite!
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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!
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31. One Step Equations
X + 5 = 13 1
Click on the answer below that is the opposite of + 5.
+ 5
- 5
x 5
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÷ 5

32. 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.
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33. 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
_________
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.
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34. 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.
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35. One Step Equations
X + 9 = 15 2
Click on the answer below that is the opposite of + 9.
+ 9
- 9
x 9
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÷ 9

36. 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.
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37. Write this on your paper, and work this part of the problem.
One Step Equations
Nice Job!
X + 9 = 15 2
_________
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.
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38. Congratulations Again, Now let’s try one last problem.
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One Step Equations
Congratulations Again, Now let’s try one last problem.
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39. 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.
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40. X + 7 = 9 - 7 - 7 _________ X = 2 3 One Step Equations
_________
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.
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41. You are one pen closer to being an Official Algebra Geek
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One Step Equations
Nice Work
You are one pen closer to being an Official Algebra Geek
Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone.
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42. One Step Equations Opposite!
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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!
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43. One Step Equations
X - 4 = 11 1
Click on the answer below that is the opposite of - 4.
+ 4
- 4
x 4
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÷ 4

44. Nope, try again. 1 One Step Equations
Remember, we are looking for the opposite of - 4.
Click on Buck and give it another try.
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45. 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
_________
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.
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46. Congratulations Only one problem left until another Geek Pen.
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One Step Equations
Congratulations Only one problem left until another Geek Pen.
Aren’t you excited?
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47. 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.
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48. X - 6 = 14 + 6 +6 _________ X = 20 2 One Step Equations
_________
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.
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49. You get another Geek Pen.
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One Step Equations
Jeepers!
You get another Geek Pen.
What Would Scooby Do?
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50. Geek Luck! One Step Equations Opposite!
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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!
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51. 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
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÷ 2

52. Not quite. 1 One Step Equations
Remember, we are looking for the opposite of x 2.
Click on Buck and give it another try.
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53. Yes! ___ __ 2x = 18 2x 18 = _________ 2 2 X = 9 1 One Step Equations
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2x = 18
2x 18 1 =
÷ ÷
_________
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.
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54. 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
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3x 15
3x = 15 2 =
Don’t worry. It’s a Geek Thing.
÷ ÷
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.
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55. Congratulations, Now let’s try one last problem.
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One Step Equations
Congratulations, Now let’s try one last problem.
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56. 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.
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57. ___ __ 4x 24 4x = 24 = 4 4 X = 6 3 One Step Equations
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4x 24
4x = 24 3 =
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.
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58. 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.
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59. As Always, Geek Luck! One Step Equations
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One Step Equations
Now for the final part Just remember Opposite, and you are done.
As Always, Geek Luck!
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60. One Step Equations
x 3
= 12 1
Click on the answer below that is the opposite of ÷3.
+ 3
- 3
x 3
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÷ 3

61. Doh! Not Really. 1 One Step Equations
Remember, we are looking for the opposite of ÷ 3.
Click on Buck and give it another try.
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62. 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.
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It cancels out.

63. 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.
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64. And Now…. (Drum Roll, Please)
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One Step Equations
And Now… (Drum Roll, Please)
THE LAST PROBLEM!
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65. 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.
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66. 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.
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67. You’re a GEEK! Congratulations! One Step Equations
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One Step Equations
Congratulations!
You’re a GEEK!
I’m so happy, I could cry
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68. 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.
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69. Once Again, Congratulations
And Welcome to the Club!
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