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Example: Two-Step Equation with Numerator , Linear Equations, Algebra I Instructional VideoExample: Two-Step Equation with Numerator , Linear Equations, Algebra I Instructional Video
Publisher
Khan Academy
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Grade
7th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:04
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Duration
10 mins
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2010
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Example: Two-Step Equation with Numerator , Linear Equations, Algebra I

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Sal demonstrates how to solve an equation. He begins by saying that the variable needs to be isolated. Then, he shows how to move numbers on either side of the equal sign to isolate the variable. Finally, he verifies answers by plugging the value into the original equation.

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isolating the variable, solving equations, equations

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solving equations, finding the value of a variable, isolating the variable, math

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