Solving One-Step Equations

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Absolute Value

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Summary:

1.  Define Absolute Value.

2. Rewrite and complete the following sentence: 

Absolute Value is (always/sometimes/never) positive.

3. Define Opposites. 

4. Rewrite and complete the following sentence: 

The absolute value of a number can always be plotted in _____________ places on a number line.

5. How do you add/subtract with absolute value?

Here is a longer version if you need more explanations:

Solutions to Work:

1. 12
2. 35
3. 5
4. 11
5. 5

Variables and Expressions

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Summary:
1. How are expressions different from equations?
2. What is substitution?
3. How do you evaluate a variable (or algebraic) expression?

Converting Units Using Tables and Proportions

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*Please excuse the glitch with the pen about 3/4 of the way through the video.*

Summary:

1.  Explain how to set up a table to convert units.

2. How do you use a table to convert units?

3. Explain how to set up a proportion to convert units.

4. Describe 2 ways to use a proportion to convert units.

Work:  I apologize for the poor font on the last two problems.  Please see the problems below:

1. Carlos ran a 12 mile race.  How many kilometers did he run?  1 kilometer = 0.6 miles.

2. Some scientists recommend that you drink 8 cups of water each day.  How many ounces of water is this?  1 cup = 8 oz.

Using Ratios and Proportions to Find Percents

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Summary:
1) How do you write a fraction as a percent?
2) How do you write a percent as a fraction?
3) Describe how the CyberChase Kids used percents to help solve their problem.

You may want to watch the entire episode of CyberChase "A Piece of the Action" after completing your WSQ.

Rates and Unit Rates

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Summary:  
1. What is a rate?
2. What is a unit rate?
3. How do you find unit rates?
4. Why is it important to know how to find unit rates?

Fractions Drag and Drop Practice

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