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Introduction to Solving One-step Equations Using Integers

A basket of apples sitting in the grass The apples are picked--now it's time to divvy them up!
After a day of apple picking, Jessica, Mark, and Kim decide to split up their apples equally. In their shared basket, they count [latex]39[/latex] apples total. How many apples can each of them take home? To find out, they'll need to use division in a one-step variable equation. In this section, you'll learn how to maintain equality on both sides of the equation and solve for a variable.  

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this section, you will be able to:
  • Determine whether an integer is a solution of an equation
  • Solve equations with integers using the Addition and Subtraction Properties of Equality
  • Model the Division Property of Equality
  • Solve equations using the Division Property of Equality
  • Translate to an equation and solve
 

readiness quiz

Before you get started, take this readiness quiz. 1) [latex]\text{Evaluate}x+4\text{when}x=-4[/latex]. If you missed this problem, review [link]. 2) [ohm_question]141843[/ohm_question] If you missed this problem, review [link] 3) [ohm_question]144907[/ohm_question] If you missed this problem, review the following video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hub7ku7UHT4&feature=youtu.be
 

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