Combining Like Terms
Simplify:
2a + 7 + 8a
10a + 7
Use the distributive property to rewrite:
2(k + 12)
2k + 24
Balance in math means…
a) everything is different
b) the same on both sides
c) you just take your best guess and hope
b) the same on both sides!
Things will be in balance if they are equal, even while looking different
Beam
An equal balance of blue and red makes what color?
purple
Simplify:
5k + 4 - 2k
3k + 4
Use the distributive property to rewrite:
-6(p + 5)
-6p + -30
There are 20 rocks split equally amongst 2 boxes.
How many rocks in each box?
10 rocks per box
An Olympic sport that requires a lot of balance, a board, and water
Surfing
This animal, which is pink, can balance well on one foot
Flamingo
Simplify:
6u + 10w - 9w - 8u
-2u + w
Use the distributive property to rewrite:
5(2w - 3e)
10w - 15e
Balance question #1 (see keynote slides)
Answer on slides
What affects your balance the most?
a) Your leg muscles
b) Your brain stem
c) Your inner ear
c) your inner ear
Which medical condition creates a loss of balance and feelings of dizziness?
a) Vertigo
b) Chronic Deficiency Syndrome
c) Anaphylaxis
A) Vertigo
Simplify:
y - 4x + 2x - 11y
-10y - 2x
Use the distributive property to rewrite:
-2(r - 5)
-2r + 10
Balance question #2 (see keynote slides)
See answer on slides
A camel spin is an example of a move in this sport that requires a lot of balance
There is a perfect balance of sunlight and darkness (equal of both) two times per year. On the fall and spring ___________.
Equinox
Simplify:
3a2 + 7a - 2a - 12a2
-9a2 + 5a
Use the distributive property to rewrite:
3a(2b - 7)
6ab - 21a
Balance question #3 (see keynote slides)
See answer on slides
Athletes in this sport can wear through 100-120 pairs of specialized shoes in one season
Pointe Ballet Dance
Launched in 2011, MyPlate is the government recommendation for a balanced diet. It has 5 categories/food groups to strive for. Name at least 4.
Fruits
Veggies
Grains
Proteins
Dairy