MY MATH BUDDY™: Unit 3 — Expressions & Equations

Master algebra with clear, student-friendly notes that make expressions and equations finally click.

My Math Buddy™ transforms abstract algebra into something visual, logical, and completely understandable. In this unit, students learn to see math as a system of balance, structure, and patterns—not just steps to memorize.

💡 Inside, you’ll learn how to:

✔️ Translate words into mathematical expressions with clarity and confidence

✔️ Simplify, combine, and evaluate expressions using real-world logic

✔️ Understand the balance scale model of equations — and how every move keeps both sides equal

✔️ Solve one-step and multi-step equations with purpose, not guesswork

✔️ Use inequalities to describe and graph real-life situations

✔️ Explore patterns, tables, and graphs of two-variable equations

🔹 What’s Inside:

• Concise, color-coded notes that teach why algebra works
• Real-world applications to show how equations model life and science
• Common error alerts to build precision and confidence
• Step-by-step examples that grow from simple to challenging
• Vocabulary and symbol reference tables for quick review
• Printable visuals: balance scale, graphs, and solution models

📦 Includes:

✅ Full-color PDF (8.5x11 format)

✅ Mobile and tablet friendly

✅ Built-in charts, diagrams, and examples

✅ Designed for middle school classrooms, tutoring, or homeschool

This is for you if:

→ You’re a student ready to actually understand algebra

→ You’re a teacher or tutor who wants ready-to-use, visually engaging notes

→ You’re a parent supporting learning at home

→ You value mastery, not memorization

📘 My Math Buddy™: Expressions & Equations

Understand the language of balance — where every number, operation, and symbol has meaning.

Turn algebra from confusing to clear — and from memorized to mastered.