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One-Step Equation Intuition

Why we solve one-step equations the way we do.

The why of algebra

Why we do the same thing to both sides: simple equations
Representing a relationship with a simple equation
One-Step Equation Intuition
Adding and subtracting the same thing from both sides
Intuition why we divide both sides
Why we do the same thing to both sides: two-step equations
Why we do the same thing to both sides: multi-step equations
Why we do the same thing to both sides basic systems

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This collection was created August 2013.