Friday, April 29, 2011

Chapter 4: Algebra... Help! What's Wrong?

Jane did the following:
  • 3a + b = 3ab
  • 2s + 4t = 6st
Do you think Jane applied the correct algebraic manipulations process?
If yes, please write down examples to show that her answer is correct.

If not, explain to Jane her mistakes and help her to correct.

Enter your response in Comments.

1 comment:

  1. Jane is not correct

    In 3a + b, there is one coefficients and there is one variable. That is perfectly fine but it can only be added if the variable is the same.It is also wrong as when you write "ab" it means a X b while you do not times a and b in this question but add them. So she is wrong

    In 2s + 4t its is the same case as the 2 variables are different so you cannot add them this jane is wrong again.

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