The goal of this mind map is to inform students K-6 about algebra equations. This map also includes information that is helpful for parents who need some refreshing on their math skills about algebra.
Parts of a algebra equation
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I am providing these definitions to the pieces of an algebra equation so that the students can better understand what they are trying to find in solving each piece of the equation. The link that is provided in this section of the map is the website that I used to find the definitions of the words.
term: the numbers, variables or numbers being multiplied by the variable in the equation.
coefficient: the numbers being multiplied by the variables.
degree: the sum of the terms exponents
like terms: the terms that have the same variables with the same exponents.
Check out this website to see the definitions of a algebra equation.
Different algebra equations
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I have provided a few different names of equations that are common to solve for the students. There are links provided for each equation as to what they look like and the definition of each equation is also provided under each of the specific subtopics.
linear equations
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A linear equation is any equation such that the sum of two solutions is a solution, and a constant multiple of a solution is a solution.
radical equations
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A radical equation is an equation in which a variable is under a radical.
quadratic equations
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A quadratic equation is an equation of the second degree, meaning it contains at least one term that is squared.
exponential equations
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An exponential equation is one in which a variable occurs in the exponent.
More examples of algebra equations
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I have added a some different examples of algebra problems. The examples that are listed are linear and quadratic. The cheat sheet that is provided gives the students directions as to what is being asked of them for each type of algebra problem that they will commonly come across while doing math homework.
Y=mx+b
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This is an example of a linear equation. It is usually a formula that is used to generate a graph.
Cheat sheet as to what an equation is asking you to do
Quadratic equation example
Order of operations video
How to solve an algebra equation
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There are specific ways that a student needs to do while solving an algebra equation in order to get to the right answer. I have provided a few different videos and activities in this section of the mind map for the students to be able to have an interaction as to how to solve an algebra equation.
Explore these algebragames
Watch this video to learn more about algebra equations
Learn how to solve algebra equations by playing this video
Examples of algebra equations
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I have provided a few different examples of algebra equations and the steps that should be taken to get to the correct answer. The website that is included in this section of the map provided extra information about algebra equations. The other website that is linked in this section of the map provides the order of operations video.
15=5x+5
15-5=5x
10=5x
10/5=x
x=2
Look at this video to see an example of an algebra equation
