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Basic Definitions Relating to Numbers

A Number is a quantity.

A Numeral is a symbol that represents a number.

Natural Numbers are the normal whole numbers used for counting and ordering.

A Cardinal Number is a natural number used for counting (e.g. 1, 2, 3 ...).

An Ordinal Number is a natural number used for ordering (e.g. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, ...).

A Whole Number is a number that is not a fractional number.

Positive Integers are the counting numbers or natural numbers (i.e. 1, 2, 3, ...).

Negative Integers are the whole numbers less than zero (i.e. -1, -2, -3, ...).

Non-negative Integers are the positive integers and zero (i.e. 0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

Integers are the positive and negative whole numbers (i.e. ..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2,
3, ...).

More Definitions Relating to Numbers


Rational Numbers can be written as a ratio of one number to another.

Integers are rational numbers with a denominator of 1.

Fractions are rational numbers that are written with a numerator and a
denominator.

Irrational Numbers cannot be written as a ratio (e.g. pi and the square root of 2).

Real Numbers include all the rational and irrational numbers and can be positive,
negative or zero.

Basic Definitions Relating to Numbers


A Number is a quantity.

A Numeral is a symbol that represents a number.

Natural Numbers are the normal whole numbers used for counting and ordering.

A Cardinal Number is a natural number used for counting (e.g. 1, 2, 3 ...).

An Ordinal Number is a natural number used for ordering (e.g. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, ...).

A Whole Number is a number that is not a fractional number.

Positive Integers are the counting numbers or natural numbers (i.e. 1, 2, 3, ...).

Negative Integers are the whole numbers less than zero (i.e. -1, -2, -3, ...).

Non-negative Integers are the positive integers and zero (i.e. 0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

Integers are the positive and negative whole numbers (i.e. ..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2,
3, ...).

Rational Numbers can be written as a ratio of one number to another.

Integers are rational numbers with a denominator of 1.

Fractions are rational numbers that are written with a numerator and a
denominator.

Irrational Numbers cannot be written as a ratio (e.g. pi and the square root of 2).

Real Numbers include all the rational and irrational numbers and can be positive,
negative or zero.

Definitions Relating to Expressions


A mathematical Expression is a combination of symbols that can designate numbers
(constants), variables, operations, symbols of grouping and other punctuation.

Literal Numerals are letters that stand for numbers (e.g. a, b, x, y).

A Constant represents a known value in an algebraic expression.

A Variable is a symbol that represents a changeable or undetermined quantity in an


algebraic expression.

Operations include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and exponentiation.

Grouping Symbols include parentheses (), curly brackets {}, or square brackets [].

Basic Definitions Relating to Operations


Operations are actions or procedures which produce a resulting value from one or
more input values.

Binary operations involve two quantities and include addition, subtraction,


multiplication, division and exponentiation.

Unary operations only involve one quantity such as negation, absolute value or
trigonometric functions.

Fundamental operations of Algebra are addition, subtraction, multiplication and


division.

Addition is an operation indicated with + sign. The result of addition of two or more
numbers (addends)is called their Sum

Subtraction is an operation indicated with a - sign. The result of a subtraction is


called the difference.

Multiplication is an operation with * or dot or X or variables can simply be written


together. The cross (X) is not normally used with literal numbers because it can be
confused with the variable x. 5xy means 5 times x times y and is read 5 x, y. The
result of a multiplication is called the product and the numbers that are multiplied
together are thefactors.

Division is an operation indicated by viniculum, slash or an obelus () which is also


know as a division sign. To divide x by y, where y is not zero, means to find a
number z such that x = yz. x is called the dividend, y is called the divisor and z is
called the quotient.

A Power is an operation indicated by a superscipt.

A Root is an operation indicated by the radical sign with a viniculum over the
radicand.

Axioms of Algebra
An Axiom is a mathematical statement that is assumed to be true. There are five
basic axioms of algebra. The axioms are the reflexive axiom, symmetric axiom,
transitive axiom, additive axiom and multiplicative axiom.
Reflexive Axiom: A number is equal to itelf. (e.g a = a). This is the first axiom of
equality. It follows Euclid's Common Notion One: "Things equal to the same thing
are equal to each other."
Symmetric Axiom: Numbers are symmetric around the equals sign. If a = b then b =
a. This is the second axiom of equality It follows Euclid's Common Notion One:
"Things equal to the same thing are equal to each other."
Transitive Axiom: If a = b and b = c then a = c. This is the third axiom of equality. It
follows Euclid's Common Notion One: "Things equal to the same thing are equal to
each other."
Additive Axiom: If a = b and c = d then a + c = b + d. If two quantities are equal
and an equal amount is added to each, they are still equal.
Multiplicative Axiom: If a=b and c = d then ac = bd. Since multiplication is just
repeated addition, the multiplicative axiom follows from the additive axiom.

Calculations using the Order of Operations


The order of operations are rules that govern which mathematical operations are
done first.
Do operations in parentheses and other grouping symbols first. If there are grouping
symbols within other grouping symbols do the innermost first.
Do multiplication and division operations from left to right.
Do addition and subtraction operations from left to right
Example: 2+3*(4+(6*3-8))*2
2+3*(4+(18-8))*2
2+3*(4+10)*2
2+3*14*2
2+42*2
2+84
86

Axioms of Algebra

An Axiom is a mathematical statement that is assumed to be true. There are four


rearrangement axioms and two rearrangement properties of algebra. Addition has
the commutative axiom, associative axiom, and rearrangement property.
Multiplication has the commutative axiom, associative axiom, and rearrangement
property.
Commutative Axiom for Addition: The order of addends in an addition expression
does not matter.
For example: x + y = y + x
Commutative Axiom for Multiplication: The order of factors in a multiplication
expression does not matter.
For example: xy = yx
Associative Axiom for Addition: In an addition expression it does not matter how the
addends are grouped.
For example: (x + y) + z = x + (y + z)
Associative Axiom for Multiplication: In a multiplication expression it does not
matter how the factors are grouped.
For example: (xy)z = x(yz)
Rearrangement Property of Addition: The addends in an addition expression may be
arranged and grouped in any order. This is a combination of the associative and
commutative axioms.
e.g. x + y + z = x + (y + z) = (x + y) + z = z + (y + x) = y + (z + x)
Rearrangement Property of Multiplication: The factors in a multiplication expression
may be arranged and grouped in any order. This is a combination of the associative
and commutative axioms.
e.g. xyz = x(yz) = z(yx) = y(zx)

Axioms of Algebra
This lesson is a review of both the basic axioms of algebra and the rearrangement
axioms and properties of algebra.
An Axiom is a mathematical statement that is assumed to be true. There are five
basic axioms of algebra. The axioms are the reflexive axiom, symmetric axiom,
transitive axiom, additive axiom and multiplicative axiom.
Reflexive Axiom: A number is equal to itelf. (e.g a = a). This is the first axiom of
equality. It follows Euclid's Common Notion One: "Things equal to the same thing
are equal to each other."
Symmetric Axiom: Numbers are symmetric around the equals sign. If a = b then b =
a. This is the second axiom of equality It follows Euclid's Common Notion One:
"Things equal to the same thing are equal to each other."
Transitive Axiom: If a = b and b = c then a = c. This is the third axiom of equality. It
follows Euclid's Common Notion One: "Things equal to the same thing are equal to
each other."
Additive Axiom: If a = b and c = d then a + c = b + d. If two quantities are equal
and an equal amount is added to each, they are still equal.
Multiplicative Axiom: If a=b and c = d then ac = bd. Since multiplication is just
repeated addition, the multiplicative axiom follows from the additive axiom.

There are four rearrangement axioms and two rearrangement properties of algebra.
Addition has the commutative axiom, associative axiom, and rearrangement
property. Multiplication has the commutative axiom, associative axiom, and
rearrangement property.
Commutative Axiom for Addition: The order of addends in an addition expression
does not matter.
For example: x + y = y + x
Commutative Axiom for Multiplication: The order of factors in a multiplication
expression does not matter.
For example: xy = yx
Associative Axiom for Addition: In an addition expression it does not matter how the
addends are grouped.
For example: (x + y) + z = x + (y + z)
Associative Axiom for Multiplication: In a multiplication expression it does not
matter how the factors are grouped.
For example: (xy)z = x(yz)
Rearrangement Property of Addition: The addends in an addition expression may be
arranged and grouped in any order. This is a combination of the associative and
commutative axioms.
e.g. x + y + z = x + (y + z) = (x + y) + z = z + (y + x) = y + (z + x)
Rearrangement Property of Multiplication: The factors in a multiplication expression
may be arranged and grouped in any order. This is a combination of the associative
and commutative axioms.
e.g. xyz = x(yz) = z(yx) = y(zx)

Distributive, Identity and Inverse Axioms


An Axiom is a mathematical statement that is assumed to be true.
The Distributive Axioms are that x(y + z) = xy + xz and (y + z)x = yx + zx.
These equations are true for all numbers x, y and z.

The Additive Identity Axiom states that a number plus zero equals that number.
x + 0 = x or 0 + x = x

The Multiplicative Identity Axiom states that a number multiplied by 1 is that


number.
x*1 = x or 1*x = x

The Additive Inverse Axiom states that the sum of a number and the Additive
Inverse of that number is zero. Every real number has a unique additive inverse.
Zero is its own additive inverse.
x + (-x) = 0

The Multiplicative Inverse Axiom states that the product of a real number and its
multiplicative inverse is 1. Every real number has a unique multiplicative inverse.
The reciprocal of a nonzero number is the multiplicative inverse of that number.
Reciprocal of x is 1/x.
x * 1/x = 1

Properties of Addition
There are four mathematical properties which involve addition. The properties are
the commutative, associative, additive identity and distributive properties.
Commutative property: When two numbers are added, the sum is the same
regardless of the order of the addends. For example 4 + 2 = 2 + 4
Associative Property: When three or more numbers are added, the sum is the same
regardless of the grouping of the addends. For example (2 + 3) + 4 = 2 + (3 + 4)
Additive Identity Property: The sum of any number and zero is the original number.
For example 5 + 0 = 5.
Distributive property: The sum of two numbers times a third number is equal to the
sum of each addend times the third number. For example 4 * (6 + 3) = 4*6 + 4*3

Multiplication Properties
There are four properties involving multiplication that will help make problems
easier to solve. They are the commutative, associative, multiplicative identity and
distributive properties.
Commutative property: When two numbers are multiplied together, the product is
the same regardless of the order of the multiplicands. For example 4 * 2 = 2 * 4
Associative Property: When three or more numbers are multiplied, the product is the
same regardless of the grouping of the factors. For example (2 * 3) * 4 = 2 * (3 * 4)
Multiplicative Identity Property: The product of any number and one is that number.
For example 5 * 1 = 5.
Distributive property: The sum of two numbers times a third number is equal to the
sum of each addend times the third number. For example 4 * (6 + 3) = 4*6 + 4*3

Additive inverse of a Number.


The Additive Inverse Axiom states that every real number has a unique additive
inverse. Zero is its own additive inverse. The sum of a number and the Additive
Inverse of that number is zero.
Example:The additive inverse of x is -x and when they are added together their sum
is zero. x + (-x) = 0
Example:The additive inverse of -12 is 12 and when they are added together their
sum is zero. (-12) + 12 = 0

Reciprocals
The product of a number and its reciprocal equals 1.
The reciprocal of 4 is 1/4.
The reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2.
The reciprocal of 1 is 1.
The number 0 does not have a reciprocal because the product of any number and 0
equals 0.
The reciprocals of a number is sometimes called the Multiplicative Inverse of the
number.
The product of a negative number and its reciprocal equals 1. If the number is
negative then the reciprocal must also be negative to produce a product of +1.
The reciprocal of -4 is -1/4.
The reciprocal of -2/3 is -3/2.
The reciprocal of -1 is -1.
Evaluating an Expression with One Variable
A mathematical expression can have a variable as part of the expression. If x=3, the
expression 7x + 4 becomes 7 * 3 + 4 which is equal to 21 + 4 or 25. To evaluate an
expression with a variable, simply substitute the value of the variable into the
expression and simplify.

Evaluating an Expression with Two Variables


A mathematical expression can have variables as part of the expression. If x=3, and
y=5, the expression 7x + y - 4 becomes 7 * 3 +5 - 4 which is equal to 21 + 5 - 4 or
22. To evaluate an expression with two or more variables, substitute the value of the
variables into the expression and simplify.

Solving an Equation
An equation is a mathematical statement that has two expressions separated by an
equal sign. The expression on the left side of the equal sign has the same value as
the expression on the right side.
One or both of the expressions may contain variables. Solving an equation means
manipulating the expressions and finding the value of the variables.
An example might be:x = 4+8
to solve this equation we would add 4 and 8 and find that x = 12.

Solving an Equation
An equation is a mathematical statement that has two expressions separated by an
equal sign. The expression on the left side of the equal sign has the same value as
the expression on the right side.
One or both of the expressions may contain variables. Solving an equation means
manipulating the expressions and finding the value of the variables.

An example might be:x - 3 = 5


To keep an equation equal, we must do exactly the same thing to each side of the
equation. If we add (or subtract) a quantity from one side, we must add (or
subtract) that same quantity from the other side.
to solve this equation we would add 3 to both sides. The equation would become x 3 + 3 = 5 + 3. This becomes x = 5 + 3 or x = 8.

Solving an Equation
An equation is a mathematical statement that has two expressions separated by an
equal sign. The expression on the left side of the equal sign has the same value as
the expression on the right side.
One or both of the expressions may contain variables. Solving an equation means
manipulating the expressions and finding the value of the variables.
For example solve the equation: 7x = 21
To keep both sides of an equation equal, we must do exactly the same thing to each
side of the equation. If we multiply (or divide) one side by a quantity, we must
multiply (or divide) the other side by that same quantity.
In order to solve this equation we would divide both sides by 7. The equation would
become 7x/7 = 21/7. When simplified, this would become x = 21/7 or x = 3.
It is possible to substitute the value of x back into the original equation 7*3=21.

Solving an Equation
An equation is a mathematical statement that has two expressions separated by an
equal sign. The expression on the left side of the equal sign has the same value as
the expression on the right side.
One or both of the expressions may contain variables. Solving an equation means
manipulating the expressions and finding the value of the variables.
For example solve the equation: 7x = 21
To keep both sides of an equation equal, we must do exactly the same thing to each
side of the equation. If we multiply (or divide) one side by a quantity, we must
multiply (or divide) the other side by that same quantity.
In order to solve this equation we would divide both sides by 7. The equation would
become 7x/7 = 21/7. When simplified, this would become x = 21/7 or x = 3.
It is possible to substitute the value of x back into the original equation 7*3=21.

Addition Equations
An equation is a mathematical statement that has an expression on the left side of
the equals sign (=) with the same value as the expression on the right side. An
example of an equation is 2 + 2 = 4.
One of the terms in an equation may not be known and needs to be determined.
The unknown term may be represented by a letter such as x (e.g. 2 + x = 4). The
equation is solved by finding the value of the unknown x that makes the two sides
of the equation have the same value.
Use the subtractive equation property to find the value of x in addition equations.
The subtractive equation property states that the two sides of an equation remain
equal if the same number is subtracted from each side.
Example:

5 + x = 12
5 + x - 5 = 12 - 5
0+x=7
x=7
Check the answer by substituting (7) for x in the original equation. The answer is
correct if the expressions on each side of the equals sign have the same value.
5 + 7 = 12
Addition equations with 2 digit numbers
An equation is a mathematical statement that has an expression on the left side of
the equals sign (=) with the same value as the expression on the right side. An
example of an equation is 22 + 22 = 44.
One of the terms in an equation may not be known and needs to be determined.
The unknown term may be represented by a letter such as x (e.g. 22 + x = 44). The
equation is solved by finding the value of the unknown x that makes the two sides
of the equation have the same value.
Use the subtractive equation property to find the value of x in addition equations.
The subtractive equation property states that the two sides of an equation remain
equal if the same number is subtracted from each side.
Example:
50 + x = 120
50 + x - 50 = 120 - 50
0 + x = 70
x = 70
Check the answer by substituting (70) for x in the original equation. The answer is
correct if the expressions on each side of the equals sign have the same value.
50 + 70 = 120

Addition equations with 2 digit numbers


An equation is a mathematical statement that has an expression on the left side of
the equals sign (=) with the same value as the expression on the right side. An
example of an equation is 22 + 22 = 44.
One of the terms in an equation may not be known and needs to be determined.
The unknown term may be represented by a letter such as x (e.g. 22 + x = 44). The
equation is solved by finding the value of the unknown x that makes the two sides
of the equation have the same value.
Use the subtractive equation property to find the value of x in addition equations.
The subtractive equation property states that the two sides of an equation remain
equal if the same number is subtracted from each side.
Example:
50 + x = 120
50 + x - 50 = 120 - 50
0 + x = 70
x = 70
Check the answer by substituting (70) for x in the original equation. The answer is
correct if the expressions on each side of the equals sign have the same value.
50 + 70 = 120

Addition equations with 2 digit numbers


An equation is a mathematical statement that has an expression on the left side of
the equals sign (=) with the same value as the expression on the right side. An
example of an equation is 22 + 22 = 44.
One of the terms in an equation may not be known and needs to be determined.
The unknown term may be represented by a letter such as x (e.g. 22 + x = 44). The
equation is solved by finding the value of the unknown x that makes the two sides
of the equation have the same value.
Use the subtractive equation property to find the value of x in addition equations.
The subtractive equation property states that the two sides of an equation remain
equal if the same number is subtracted from each side.
Example:
50 + x = 120
50 + x - 50 = 120 - 50
0 + x = 70
x = 70
Check the answer by substituting (70) for x in the original equation. The answer is
correct if the expressions on each side of the equals sign have the same value.
50 + 70 = 120

Adding Five Digit Numbers


Adding two five digit numbers (for example 94,529 + 76,733) is illustrated

111 1
94529
76733
171262

Addition Equations
An equation is a mathematical statement that has an expression on the left side of
the equals sign (=) with the same value as the expression on the right side. An
example of an equation is 2 + 2 = 4.
One of the terms in an equation may not be known and needs to be determined.
The unknown term may be represented by a letter such as x (e.g. 2 + x = 4). The
equation is solved by finding the value of the unknown x that makes the two sides
of the equation have the same value.
Use the subtractive equation property to find the value of x in addition equations.
The subtractive equation property states that the two sides of an equation remain
equal if the same number is subtracted from each side.
Example:

5 + x = 12
5 + x - 5 = 12 - 5
0+x=7
x=7
Check the answer by substituting (7) for x in the original equation. The answer is
correct if the expressions on each side of the equals sign have the same value.
5 + 7 = 12

Subtraction equations - 1 digit


An equation is a mathematical statement such that the expression on the left side
of the equals sign (=) has the same value as the expression on the right side. An
example of an equation is 6 - 4 = 2.
One of the terms in an equation may not be know and needs to be determined.
Often this unknown term is represented by a letter such as x. (e.g. x - 4 = 2).
The solution of an equation is finding the value of the unknown x. To find the value
of x we can use the additive equation property which says: The two sides of an
equation remain equal if the same number is added to each side.
Example:
x-5=7
x-5+5=7+5
x - 0 = 12
x = 12
Check the answer by substituting the value of x (12) back into the equation.
12 - 5 = 7

Subtraction equations - 1 digit


An equation is a mathematical statement such that the expression on the left side
of the equals sign (=) has the same value as the expression on the right side. An
example of an equation is 6 - 4 = 2.
One of the terms in an equation may not be know and needs to be determined.
Often this unknown term is represented by a letter such as x. (e.g. x - 4 = 2).
The solution of an equation is finding the value of the unknown x. To find the value
of x we can use the additive equation property which says: The two sides of an
equation remain equal if the same number is added to each side.
Example:
x-5=7
x-5+5=7+5
x - 0 = 12
x = 12
Check the answer by substituting the value of x (12) back into the equation.
12 - 5 = 7

Calculating the Perimeter of a Square


The perimeter of a square is the distance around the outside of the square. A square
has four sides of equal length. The formula for finding the perimeter of a square is
4*(Length of a Side).

Calculating the Perimeter of a Rectangle


The perimeter of a rectangle is the distance around the outside of the rectangle. A
rectangle has four sides with opposite sides being congruent. The formula for
finding the perimeter is Side A + Side B + Side A + Side B. This could also be stated
as 2*Side A + 2*Side B or 2*(Side A + Side B)

Calculating the Perimeter of a Rectangle


The perimeter of a rectangle is the distance around the outside of the rectangle. A
rectangle has four sides with opposite sides being congruent. The formula for
finding the perimeter is Side A + Side B + Side A + Side B. This could also be stated
as 2*Side A + 2*Side B or 2*(Side A + Side B)

Multiplication Equations
An equation is a mathematical statement such that the expression on the left side
of the equals sign (=) has the same value as the expression on the right side. An
example of an equation is 12 * 11 = 132.
One of the terms in an equation may not be known and needs to be determined.
The unknown term may be represented by a letter such as x. (e.g. x * 11 = 132).
The solution of an equation is finding the value of the unknown x. Use the division
property of equations to find the value of x. The division property of equations
states that the two sides of an equation remain equal if both sides are divided by
the same number
Example:
x * 50 = 1000
x * 50 50 = 1000 50
x * 1 = 20
x = 20
Check the answer by substituting the answer (20) back into the equation.
20 * 50 = 1000

Division Equations
An equation is a mathematical statement such that the expression on the left side
of the equals sign (=) has the same value as the expression on the right side. An
example of an equation is 72 8 = 9.
One of the terms in an equation may not be known and needs to be determined.
The unknown term may be represented by a letter such as x. (e.g. x 8 = 9).

The solution of an equation is finding the value of the unknown x. Use the
multiplication property of equations to find the value of x. The multiplication
property property of equations states that the two sides of an equation remain
equal if both sides are multiplied by the same number
Example:
x5=2
x5*5=2*5
x 1 = 10
x = 10
Check the answer by substituting the answer (10) back into the equation.
10 5 = 2

Division equations with 2 digit numbers


An equation is a mathematical statement such that the expression on the left side
of the equals sign (=) has the same value as the expression on the right side. An
example of an equation is 132 12 = 11.
One of the terms in an equation may not be known and needs to be determined.
The unknown term may be represented by a letter such as x. (e.g. x 12 = 11).
The solution of an equation is finding the value of the unknown x. Use the
multiplication property of equations to find the value of x. The multiplication
property property of equations states that the two sides of an equation remain
equal if both sides are multiplied by the same number
Example:
x 50 = 20
x 50 * 50 = 20 * 50
x 1 = 1000
x = 1000
Check the answer by substituting the answer (1000) back into the equation.
1000 50 = 20

Adding Positive and Negative Integers


If one of the integers is negative, subtract the absolute value of it from the other
number. Example: 14 + (-6) = 14 - 6 = 8
If both of the integers are negative, add their absolute values and prefix the number
with a negative sign.

Addition equations with 1 digit integers


An equation is a mathematical statement that has an expression on the left side of
the equals sign (=) with the same value as the expression on the right side. An
example of an equation is 2 + (- 6) = - 4.
One of the terms in an equation may not be know and needs to be determined.
Often this unknown term is represented by a letter such as x. (e.g. 2 + x = - 4).
The solution of an equation is finding the value of the unknown x. To find the value
of x we can use the subtractive equation property which says: "The two sides of an
equation remain equal if the same number is subtracted from each side." We may

also use the additive equation property which says: "The two sides of an equation
remain equal if the same number is added to each side."
Example:
-5+x=4
-5+x+5=4+5
0+x=9
x=9
Check the answer by substituting the answer (9) back into the equation.
-5+9=4

Adding Positive and Negative Integers


If one of the integers is negative, subtract the absolute value of it from the other
number. Example: 14 + (-6) = 14 - 6 = 8
If both of the integers are negative, add their absolute values and prefix the number
with a negative sign.

Addition equations with 2 digit integers


An equation is a mathematical statement that has an expression on the left side of
the equals sign (=) with the same value as the expression on the right side. An
example of an equation is 20 + (- 60) = - 40.
One of the terms in an equation may not be know and needs to be determined.
Often this unknown term is represented by a letter such as x. (e.g. 20 + x = - 40).
The solution of an equation is finding the value of the unknown x. To find the value
of x we can use the subtractive equation property which says: "The two sides of an
equation remain equal if the same number is subtracted from each side." We may
also use the additive equation property which says: "The two sides of an equation
remain equal if the same number is added to each side."
Example:
- 50 + x = 40
- 50 + x + 50 = 40 + 50
0 + x = 90
x = 90
Check the answer by substituting the answer (90) back into the equation.
- 50 + 90 = 40
Addition equations with 3 digit integers
An equation is a mathematical statement such that the expression on the left side
of the equals sign (=) has the same value as the expression on the right side. An
example of an equation is 200 + (- 600) = - 400.
One of the terms in an equation may not be know and needs to be determined.
Often this unknown term is represented by a letter such as x. (e.g. 200 + x = - 400).
The solution of an equation is finding the value of the unknown x. To find the value
of x we can use the subtractive equation property which says: The two sides of an
equation remain equal if the same number is subtracted from each side. We may
also use the additive equation property which says: The two sides of an equation
remain equal if the same number is added to each side.
Example:
- 500 + x = 400
- 500 + x + 500 = 400 + 500

0 + x = 900
x = 900
Check the answer by substituting the answer (900) back into the equation.
- 500 + 900 = 400

Addition equations with 4 digit integers


An equation is a mathematical statement such that the expression on the left side
of the equals sign (=) has the same value as the expression on the right side. An
example of an equation is 2000 + (- 6000) = - 4000.
One of the terms in an equation may not be know and needs to be determined.
Often this unknown term is represented by a letter such as x. (e.g. 2000 + x = 4000).
The solution of an equation is finding the value of the unknown x. To find the value
of x we can use the subtractive equation property which says: The two sides of an
equation remain equal if the same number is subtracted from each side. We may
also use the additive equation property which says: The two sides of an equation
remain equal if the same number is added to each side.
Example:
- 5000 + x = 4000
- 5000 + x + 5000 = 4000 + 5000
0 + x = 9000
x = 9000
Check the answer by substituting the answer (9000) back into the equation.
- 5000 + 9000 = 4000

Subtraction Equations - 1 Digit Integers


An equation is a mathematical statement such that the expression on the left side
of the equals sign (=) has the same value as the expression on the right side. An
example of an equation is - 2 - (- 6) = 4.
One of the terms in an equation may not be know and needs to be determined.
Often this unknown term is represented by a letter such as x. (e.g. - 2 + x = 4).
The solution of an equation is finding the value of the unknown x. To find the value
of x we can use the subtractive equation property which says: The two sides of an
equation remain equal if the same number is subtracted from each side. We may
also use the additive equation property which says: The two sides of an equation
remain equal if the same number is added to each side.
Example:
x - (- 5) = 4
x+5=4
x+5-5=4-5
x+0=-1
x=-1
Check the answer by substituting the answer ( - 1) back into the equation.
- 1 - ( - 5) = 4

Subtraction Equations - 2 Digit Integers

An equation is a mathematical statement such that the expression on the left side
of the equals sign (=) has the same value as the expression on the right side. An
example of an equation is - 20 - (- 60) = 40.
One of the terms in an equation may not be know and needs to be determined.
Often this unknown term is represented by a letter such as x. (e.g. - 20 + x = 40).
The solution of an equation is finding the value of the unknown x. To find the value
of x we can use the subtractive equation property which says: The two sides of an
equation remain equal if the same number is subtracted from each side. We may
also use the additive equation property which says: The two sides of an equation
remain equal if the same number is added to each side.
Example:
x - (- 50) = 40
x + 50 = 40
x + 50 - 50 = 40 - 50
x + 0 = - 10
x = - 10
Check the answer by substituting the answer ( - 10) back into the equation.
- 10 - ( - 50) = 40
Addition equations with 4 digit integers
An equation is a mathematical statement such that the expression on the left side
of the equals sign (=) has the same value as the expression on the right side. An
example of an equation is 2000 + (- 6000) = - 4000.
One of the terms in an equation may not be know and needs to be determined.
Often this unknown term is represented by a letter such as x. (e.g. 2000 + x = 4000).
The solution of an equation is finding the value of the unknown x. To find the value
of x we can use the subtractive equation property which says: The two sides of an
equation remain equal if the same number is subtracted from each side. We may
also use the additive equation property which says: The two sides of an equation
remain equal if the same number is added to each side.
Example:
- 5000 + x = 4000
- 5000 + x + 5000 = 4000 + 5000
0 + x = 9000
x = 9000
Check the answer by substituting the answer (9000) back into the equation.
- 5000 + 9000 = 4000

Absolute Value of an Integer


The absolute value of an integer is the numerical value without regard to whether
the sign is negative or positive. On a number line it is the distance between the
number and zero.
The absolute value of -15 is 15. The absolute value of +15 is 15
The symbol for absolute value is to enclose the number between vertical bars such
as |-20| = 20 and read "The absolute value of -20 equals 20".

Multiplication of Two and Three Digit Integers

Multiplication of Integers is similar to multiplication of whole numbers (both


positive) except the sign of the product needs to be determined.
If both factors are positive, the product will be positive.
If both factors are negative, the product will be positive.
If only one of the factors is negative, the product will be negative.
In other words, if the signs are the same the product will be positive, if they are
different, the product will be negative.

Division of Negative and Positive Integers


Division of Integers is similar to division of whole numbers (both positive) except the
sign of the quotient needs to be determined.
If both the dividend and divisor are positive, the quotient will be positive.
(+16) (+4) = +4
If both the dividend and divisor are negative, the quotient will be positive.
(-16) (-4) = +4
If only one of the dividend or divisor is negative, the quotient will be negative.
(+16) (-4) = -4
or
(-16) (+4) = -4
In other words, if the signs are the same the quotient will be positive, if they are
different, the quotient will be negative.

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