Solving Equations: Solving An Equation
This clip describes the steps in solving a simple equation. It states that "...the important thing is to study the equation, decide what you want to move around or get rid of, and proceed step by step." It also advises t..
Solving Equations: Summary: Solving Equations
This clip summarizes how to solve equations. It describes the relationship between word problems, number sentences and equations, noting that the latter are, " nothing more than a statement that two mathematical express..
Solving Equations: Unknowns, Coefficients and Constants
This clip introduces the terms "unknowns," "constants" and "coefficients," and explains the role each plays in a word problem.
Solving Equations: Using An Equation to Solve a Word Problem
This clip explains that, " what makes equations tricky is that there's no set rule for doing them all. You have to size up each one separately, decide what needs doing, and get it done." The clip then goes through an eq..
Solving Inequalities
The procedure for solving an inequality by performing the same operation on each side of the statement.
Solving Quadratic Equations When Both Sides are Perfect Squares
Solving an equation in which both sides are perfect squares does not require putting the equation into standard form.
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
A quadratic equation in which the quadratic trinomial has a leading coefficient of one can be solved by factoring. An example is given that also utilizes the zero factor property.
Solving Systems by Graphing
Graphing the solution to a system of slope-intercept form equations.
Solving Systems of Equations Using the Elimination Method by Adding
Explanation of the elimination method of solving a system of equations. Adding the equations to eliminate a variable is quicker than using the substitution method, but requires that both equations be in the same form and..
Solving Systems of Equations Using the Elimination Method by Subtraction
Another way to eliminate terms that are additive inverses is by subtraction.