U know itz an equation,
Coz U see the equal sign.
Some terms R out in front of it,
And some R back behind.
U gotta keep things balanced.
U gotta keep things fair.
What U do to one side,
Needs to happen over there.
A variable always,
Wants to be alone.
If he's bothered by a number,
It becomes a danger zone.
U gotta do just what it takes,
2 make the situation right.
The opposite is what U need,
Or there will be a fight.
If a number has a plus sign,
Minus twin goes down below.
If a number's lookin' negative,
Just make his plus twin show.
And what you do to one side,
U ditto on the other.
Plus on left means plus on right,
And same 4 minus brother.
Now U might see a number,
Huggin' Mr. "x"
And that nerdy little number,
Has got this letter vexed.
To resolve this situation,
Put twin number there down under.
This will cancel out the hombre.
"Where'd he go ?" the "x" will wonder.
Then go across the other side,
And repeat the action there.
You'll end up doin some division,
But do it with real care.
One more trick U gotta know,
And that is when U see,
"x" sittin' on a number,
Maybe 5 or maybe 3.
Just grab that home boy integer,
And swing him clear across.
And when U do, U multiply.
Show el numero who's boss.
If U remember what you've learned:
Stay balanced and stay fair!
UR variable will be alone ---
UR answer will be there!!
