Introduction to Algebra

1. Activity Purpose
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1. Introduce you to the basics of algebra
2. Show you the basic steps in solving an
algebraic equation
3. Solve a simple puzzle

2. Solving Algebraic Equations
𝟐 𝒙 −𝟏=𝟑
Coefficient of
Unknown value
Constant
Steps to finding the unknown
1: Move the constant to the right
2: Divide both sides by the coefficien
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3. What is the missing number in the fruit puzzle?
16
14
15

4. Well Done!
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References

5. X
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6. SOLUTION
Apples = 10
Bananas = 1
Coconut = 1
10 + 10 + 10 = 30
10 + 4 + 4 = 18
4 – 2 = 2
1 + 10 + 3 = 14
References

7. References
1. MathAntics. (2015, May 22). Algebra Basics: What Is Algebra?
[Video]. YouTube.
https://youtu.be/NybHckSEQBI?si=GIWUfp7ER_e5EY-X
2. Unknown. (n.d.). Fruit algebra puzzle [Image]. Retrieved July 12,
2025, from https://images.app.goo.gl/whryouMGr3EaXAyD6
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