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Introduction To Solving Equations

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Use manipulatives (film cans and balance scales) to visualize and solve equivalent equations with your math class. After a lecture/demo, they utilize handouts and solve various equations using the methods learned.

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Grade
6th - 7th
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Math
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1 hr
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