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Example: Solving For a Variable, Linear Equations, Algebra I Instructional VideoExample: Solving For a Variable, Linear Equations, Algebra I Instructional Video
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Khan Academy
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7th - 11th
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Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
6:58
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Duration
10 mins
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2010
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Example: Solving For a Variable, Linear Equations, Algebra I

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Sal uses the formula for the perimeter to show how the variables can be moved around to solve a problem. He demonstrates a few different ways to do this.

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perimeter, word problems, math applications, real-world applications

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solving word problems, perimeter, math

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