1. Identify the variables
2. Solve for the variables
3. Using the theorem, you can find out they are equal to 2
4. Identify the sign you're using
5. Know why the alligator decided not to eat the bigger number
6. Realized he got chopped and is now the equal sign.
7. Now realize what you were meant to solve this entire time
8. Identify the symbol in between
9. Know that you have to add the two together
10. Use a number line
11. Know the integers on the number line
12. Identify what integers mean
13. Find the fourth integer
14. Fourth Integer=4
15. Write your final statement 2+2=4