Welcome to the world of Algebra! Imagine you’re a detective, and your mission is to solve mysteries using numbers and symbols. Algebra helps us find unknown values and is a powerful tool in math. Let’s embark on this adventure together!

A variable is like a treasure chest that can hold different values. We often use letters, like x and y, to represent these unknown treasures.

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations.

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An equation states that two expressions are equal. To solve an equation, you need to find the value of the variable.

Example:   If x + 4 = 10, you can solve for x by subtracting 4 from both sides. So, x = 10 - 4 = 6!

Activity:   Solve the equation 2y = 14.

Bonus Challenge:  What if 3x - 5 = 16?