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Still Algebra to Me

from Gee, I'm a Tree! by 2 + 1 Math Rocks!

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Using the inverse to solve equations

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Still Algebra to Me

What’s the matter with the steps I’m showing?
You need a pencil not a pen to write
Should I buy a new calculator?
There’s a special at the new Shop-Rite

Here’s a 20 for the calculator, Sonny
I wish I had more but I’m all out of money
Teacher’s always talking about math is money, but it’s still algebra to me

I’m having trouble with these things called equations
You have to get the letter alone
Add or subtract, do I multiply, divide?
Please help, don’t leave me alone

Don’t you know you gotta isolate the letter
Use the inverse, you know it’s gonna get better
Opposite, inverse, let’s sing another verse – it’s still algebra to me

Do the same to both sides, you’ll realize that it wasn’t really hard to do
The opposite you’ll see will cancel out the 3 – is it getting any easier for you?
Inverse means the opposite too

What’s the matter with the steps I’m showing?
You know you got it right my son
I didn’t need that new calculator
Keep the money you deserve some fun

Don’t you know you gotta isolate the letter
Use the inverse, you know it’s gonna get better
Opposite, inverse, let’s sing another verse, it’s still algebra to me

Having trouble with these things called equations
I finally got the letter alone
If it’s add you subtract, if it’s multiply divide
The inverse helps you find the unknown

Don’t you know you gotta isolate the letter
Use the inverse, you know it’s gonna get better
Opposite, inverse, let’s sing the last verse
It’s still algebra to me

Teacher’s always talking about math is money, but it’s still algebra to me

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from Gee, I'm a Tree!, released May 3, 2019

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"2+1 Math Rocks!" combines the music of classic rock songs with original lyrics and Power Point slide shows to present and explain math concepts from basic counting to algebra. From classrooms to art and music festivals, these educators offer an engaging mix of math and music! ... more

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