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Title: "Introduction to Basic Algebra" Slide :1 Name: Maheen Waqar "Hello, I’m Maheen Waqar. With a strong background in math, I’m passionate about helping students simplify and enjoy complex concepts. Today, we'll explore the basics of algebra." Objectives: Understand what variables and expressions are. Learn how to solve simple algebraic equations. Apply algebra to solve real-life problems. What is Algebra? Definition: "Algebra is a branch of math that uses symbols and letters to represent numbers and quantities in equations." Visual: Show examples like and . Interactive Question: "Have you ever used a formula in real life? Think about recipes, budgets, etc." Variables and Constants Explanation: "In algebra, variables are symbols that stand in for unknown values, like or . Constants are fixed values, like 5 or 10." Example: "In the equation , is a variable, and 5 and 10 are constants." Practice Question: "If , what is ?" Solving Simple Equations Step-by-Step Example: 1. Example: Solve . 2. Step 1: Subtract 3 from both sides. 3. Step 2: . Interactive Problem: Ask students to solve on their own. Practice Problems Problem 1: (Solution: ) Problem 2: (Solution: ) Problem 3: (Solution: ) Encourage: Work through each problem step-by-step with the students. Real-Life Application Example: "If you have $20 and you want to buy 3 identical items and have $5 left, how much can each item cost?" Equation Setup: . Solution: Walk through solving for Summary and Key Takeaways Summary: Today, we learned about variables, constants, and basic equation solving." Key Points: Variables represent unknown values. Constants are fixed values. Solving equations involves isolating the variable Homework/Additional Practice Exercise 1: Solve . Exercise 2: If , find . Exercise 3: Create an equation for a real-life problem, such as budgeting. Let me know if you'd like more details or modifications for any specific slide! This structure is designed to showcase your teaching clarity, engagement methods, and math expertise.