The Pocket Protectors of Algebra
Hello!
My name is Buck Einstein,
but you can call me Buck.
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I have a secret to tell you. What is it?
It’s that we on the Algebra Geek Patrol
are… well…different.
You might even say that we are
the opposite of everyone else.
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When you worry about what you wear,
We worry about having our
Pocket Protectors.
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When you worry that you won’t
meet your friends,
We worry that we won’t have
our calculators.
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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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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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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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Some possible answers are…
Down
Up = __________
In
Out = __________
Big
Small = __________
Fragrant
Stinky = __________
(or non-stinky)
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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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Your answers should have been…
Subtract
Add = __________
Add
Subtract = __________
Divide
Multiply = __________
Multiply
Divide = __________
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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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Your answers should have been…
+ = __________
+
- = __________
÷
x = __________
x
÷ = __________
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Congratulations!
You just did some
ALGEBRA
Scary, isn’t it!
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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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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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When you fill up the pocket protector,
you can print out your
Official Algebra Geek Certificate,
which will make you
a certified Algebra Geek.
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One Step Equations
X + 3 = 17
Click on the answer below that is the
opposite of add 3.
Add 3
Subtract 3
Multiply 3
Divide 3
One Step Equations
Close, but that’s
not quite it.
Remember, we are looking for
the opposite of add 3.
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another try.
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.
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
Divide by 4
One Step Equations
No, not really.
Remember, we are looking for the
opposite of multiply by 4.
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another try.
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.
One Step Equations
x
= 10
5
Click on the answer below that is the
opposite of divide by 5.
Add 5
Subtract 5
Multiply by 5
Divide by 5
One Step Equations
Uhh, in a word, no.
Remember, we are looking for the
opposite of divide by 5.
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another try.
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.
One Step Equations
X–7=8
Click on the answer below that is the
opposite of - 7.
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Almost
Remember, we are looking
for the opposite of - 7.
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another try.
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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.
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!
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One Step Equations
X + 5 = 13
Click on the answer below that is the
opposite of + 5.
+
x
÷
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5
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One Step Equations
C’mon,
You know this.
Remember, we are looking
for the opposite of + 5.
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another try.
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Good!
X + 5 = 13
-5 -5
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X= 8
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Congratulations,
You just completed
your first Algebra problem.
See it wasn’t that bad.
Now let’s try another.
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X + 9 = 15
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opposite of + 9.
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Umm,
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X+7=9
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X+7= 9
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Nice Work
You are one pen closer to being
an Official Algebra Geek
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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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X - 4 = 11
Click on the answer below that is the
opposite of - 4.
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x
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Nope, try again.
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Only one problem left until another Geek Pen.
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X - 6 = 14
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X - 6 = 14
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Jeepers!
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Scooby Do?
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Now to something a little different,
but still the same. What’s the same?
The word we know and love…
Opposite!
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2x = 18
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worksheet.
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opposite of x 2.
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4x = 24
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Now for the final part.
Just remember Opposite,
and you are done.
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x
= 12
3
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opposite of ÷3.
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x
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x
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THE LAST PROBLEM!
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x
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x
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X = 30
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You’re a GEEK!
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