Algebra Geek Patrol

Algebra Geek Patrol

The Pocket Protectors of Algebra

My name is Buck Einstein, but you can call me Buck.

Hello!

Pick my nose to continue

It’s that we on the Algebra Geek Patrol are… well…different.

I have a secret to tell you. What is it?

You might even say that we are the opposite of everyone else.


When you worry about what you wear,

We worry about having our Pocket Protectors.


When you worry that you won’t meet your friends,

We worry that we won’t have our calculators.


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.

Think of some words that are opposites. For example, what do you think of as the opposite of word below.


Old = ______ New

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 = __________

Some possible answers are…


Up = __________

Out = __________

Small = __________

Stinky = __________

Down

In

Big

Fragrant(or non-stinky)

Now another set. Make sure to write your answers on your paper, and when you are finished click on me.


Add = __________

Subtract = __________

Multiply = __________

Divide = __________

Your answers should have been…


Add = __________

Subtract = __________

Multiply = __________

Divide = __________

Subtract

Add

Divide

Multiply

One last set. Make sure to write your answers on your paper, and when you are finished click on me.


+ = __________

- = __________

x = __________

÷ = __________

Your answers should have been…


+ = __________

- = __________

x = __________

÷ = __________

-

+

÷x

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.

Geek Luck!

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X + 3 = 17Click on the answer below that is the opposite of add 3.

Add 3Subtract 3Multiply 3Divide 3

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Close, but that’s not quite it.

Remember, we are looking for the opposite of add 3. Click on Buck and give it another try.

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Good Job!The correct answer is subtract 3.

Write the answer on your paper, next to the original problem, and then click on Buck.

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4x = 20Click on the answer below that is the opposite of multiply by 4.

Add 4Subtract 4Multiply by 4Divide by 4

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No, not really.Remember, we are looking for the opposite of multiply by 4. Click on Buck and give it another try.

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One Step EquationsNice! 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.

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x 5

Click on the answer below that is the opposite of divide by 5.

Add 5Subtract 5Multiply by 5Divide by 5

= 10

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Uhh, in a word, no.

Remember, we are looking for the opposite of divide by 5. Click on Buck and give it another try.

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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.

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Click on the answer below that is the opposite of - 7.

+ 7- 7x 7÷ 7

X – 7 = 8

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AlmostRemember, we are looking for the opposite of - 7. Click on Buck and give it another try.

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Congratulations!

The correct answer is + 7.

Write the answer on your paper next to the original problem, and then click on Buck.

And here is your first Geek Pen

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Alright, now you are going to actually solve some problems. This is nothing to be worried about, just remember one word…

Opposite!Geek Luck!

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Click on the answer below that is the opposite of + 5.

+ 5- 5x 5÷ 5

X + 5 = 13

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C’mon, You know this.Remember, we are looking

for the opposite of + 5. Click on Buck and give it another try.

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Good!

So, let’s put – 5 on each side of the equation.

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X + 5 = 13 - 5 - 5_________

Let’s look at the left side. What will you get when you combine + 5 and -5 ?

That’s right, zero. And zero is nothing, so let’s cancel out + 5 and -5. Click on

the pen when you are ready.

Click on +5 or -5 to cancel them.

Now to the hard part.X =

Just teasing!Look at the right side. All we have left is 13 and – 5. So,what is 13 – 5?

That’s right! 8

That just leaves X on the left side.Copy the entire problem and all the steps on your paper, then click on Buck.


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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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Click on the answer below that is the opposite of + 9.

+ 9- 9x 9÷ 9

X + 9 = 15

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Umm, I don’t think so.Remember, we are looking

for the opposite of + 9. Click on Buck and give it another try.

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Nice Job!

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X + 9 = 15 - 9 - 9_________

X = 6 Make sure you have copied all the steps on your paper and then click on Buck.

This time I am going to give you the steps, which you will need

to write down, and then you will work the problem on your

paper.

First, put the opposite (- 9) on both sides.Second, cancel out one side.

Write this on your paper, and work this part of the

problem. Click the pen to continue

Third, combine the other side.



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Congratulations Again, Now let’s try one last problem.

Go ahead and give it a try!

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X + 7 = 9

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This time you are going to work the problem on your

paper first and then we will go through it.

Pick my nose when you are finished

Are you sure you are done? Check your answer before moving

on. No one will know but you and me.

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X + 7 = 9 - 7 - 7_________

X = 2 First, put the opposite on both sides.Second, cancel out one side.Third, combine the other side.

Make sure you have copied all the steps on your paper and then click on Buck.

Click the pen to continue

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Nice WorkYou are one pen closer to

being an Official Algebra Geek

Don’t worry, I won’t tell

anyone.



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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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Click on the answer below that is the opposite of - 4.

+ 4- 4x 4÷ 4

X - 4 = 11

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Nope, try again. Remember, we are looking

for the opposite of - 4. Click on Buck and give it another try.

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I know all the cool words.

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Sweet!

X - 4 = 11_________ +4 +4

X = 15Make sure you have copied all the steps on your paper and then click on Buck.

This time I am going to give you the steps, which you will need to write down, and then you will do

the problem on your paper.

First, put the opposite (+4) on both sides.Second, cancel out one side.Write this on your paper, and work this part of the

problem. Click the pens to continue



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Write this problem in the box on your worksheet.


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Congratulations Only one problem left until another Geek

Pen.Aren’t you excited?

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X - 6 = 14This time you are going to work the problem on your paper first and then we will go through it.


Are you sure you are done? Check your answer before

moving on.

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Go ahead and give it a try!I won’t tell anyone.



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X - 6 = 14_________ + 6 +6

X = 20 First, put the opposite on both sides.Second, cancel out one side.Third, combine the other side.

Click the pens to continue

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Jeepers!You get another Geek

Pen.

What Would 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!

Geek Luck!

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Click on the answer below that is the opposite of x 2.

+ 2- 2x 2÷ 2

2x = 18

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Not quite.

Remember, we are looking for the opposite of x 2. Click on Buck and give it another try.

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You remember from working with fractions, what happens when one number is divided by the same number?

÷ ÷ ___ __2x 181

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Yes!

So, let’s put ÷ 2 on each side of the equation.

2x = 18 2 2_________

Another way to write ÷ 2 is with a fraction bar. Like this.

This makes the left side a fraction.

Click on the pens when you are ready.

X = Look at the right side. All we have left is 18 divided by 2. So, what is 18 ÷ 2?

9 That just leaves X on the left side.Copy the entire problem and solution above on your paper, and then click on Buck.

=

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That’s right! It cancels out. That’s right! X = 9

3 33x = 152

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Rama-Lama–Ding-Dong




First, put the opposite on both sides.Remember to rewrite it as a fraction.Write this on your paper, and work this part of the

problem.Click the pens to continue



Don’t worry. It’s a Geek Thing. ÷ ÷

___ __3x 15

X = =

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Second, cancel out one side.

5



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Congratulations, Now let’s try one last problem.

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This time you are going to work the problem on your paper first and then we will go through it.


Are you sure you are done? Check your answer before

moving on. Go ahead and give it a try!

I’ve been sworn to secrecy.

4x = 24Write this problem in the box on your worksheet.

___ __4x 244x = 243

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First, put the opposite on both sides.Second, cancel out one side.Third, combine the other side.Make sure you have copied all the steps on your paper and then click on Buck.


4 4X =

=6

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Great!Your future’s so bright,

I gotta wear shades.

Actually, I already am.


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Now for the final part. Just remember Opposite, and you are done.

As Always, Geek Luck!

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Click on the answer below that is the opposite of ÷3.

+ 3- 3x 3÷ 3

x 3 = 12

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Doh! Not Really.

Remember, we are looking for the opposite of ÷ 3. Click on Buck and give it another try.

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You remember from working with fractions, what happens when one number is divided by the same number?

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That’s It!

So, let’s put●3 on each side of the equation. Remember,●means times.

Now, the left side cancels out just like a fraction.

Click on the pens when you are ready.

X = Look at the right side. All we have left is 12 times 3. So, what is 12 times 3?

36 Copy the entire problem and solution above on your paper, and then click on Buck.It cancels out.

x 3 = 12

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That’s Right!


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First, put the opposite on both sides.Write this on your paper, and work this part of the

problem.Click the pens to continue



Second, cancel out one side.

x 7 = 3

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7 x x 7X = 21



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And Now…. (Drum Roll, Please)

THE LAST PROBLEM!

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This time you are going to work the problem on your paper first and then we will go through it.


Are you sure you are done? Check your answer before moving

on. Go ahead and give it a try!I can’t tell anyone. I

don’t even have a mouth.

x 5 = 6


5 x3

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First, put the opposite on both sides.Second, cancel out one side.Third, combine the other side.



x 5 = 6 x 5X = 30

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You’re a GEEK!I’m so happy, I could cry


Congratulations!

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Click on the image at the left to print your certificate.


CLICK HERE

Click the GREEN back arrow to go back to the

AGP Website.

Once Again, Congratulatio

nsAnd Welcome to the Club!

2007 Scott Endres

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