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Strengthen equation-solving skills by creating equivalent equations. The video instructor explains how to use different operations to build equivalent equations. Beginning with x = -3, the example shows how to use the four different operations to produce equivalent equations while keeping both sides balanced.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Flip your classroom by assigning the video as homework and save class time for practice
- Give the class an equivalence statement to start; have partners give each other operations to build an equivalent equation
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a solid understanding of inverse operations and solving equations
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Emphasizes mathematical properties
- Varies the use of color to highlight different steps
Cons
- None