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Algebraic Expressions and Equations: Objectives

Module by: Denny Burzynski, Wade Ellis. E-mail the authorsEdited By: Math Editors

Summary: This module contains the learning objectives for the chapter "Algebraic Expressions and Equations" from Fundamentals of Mathematics by Denny Burzynski and Wade Ellis, jr.

After completing this chapter, you should

Algebraic Expressions ((Reference))

  • be able to recognize an algebraic expression
  • be able to distinguish between terms and factors
  • understand the meaning and function of coefficients
  • be able to perform numerical evaluation

Combining Like Terms Using Addition and Subtraction ((Reference))

  • be able to combine like terms in an algebraic expression

Solving Equations of the Form x+a=bx+a=b size 12{x+a=b} {} and x−a=bx−a=b size 12{x - a=b} {} ((Reference))

  • understand the meaning and function of an equation
  • understand what is meant by the solution to an equation
  • be able to solve equations of the form x+a=bx+a=b size 12{x+a=b} {} and x−a=bx−a=b size 12{x - a=b} {}

Solving Equations of the Form ax=bax=b size 12{"ax"=b} {} and xa=bxa=b size 12{ { {x} over {a} } =b} {} ((Reference))

  • be familiar with the multiplication/division property of equality
  • be able to solve equations of the form ax=bax=b size 12{ ital "ax"=b} {} and xa=bxa=b size 12{ { {x} over {a} } =b} {}
  • be able to use combined techniques to solve equations

Applications I: Translating Words to Mathematical Symbols ((Reference))

  • be able to translate phrases and statements to mathematical expressions and equations

Applications II: Solving Problems ((Reference))

  • be more familiar with the five-step method for solving applied problems
  • be able to use the five-step method to solve number problems and geometry problems

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