Demonstrate the important concept of inverse operations through an engaging video tutorial.  The narrator explains that creating an understanding of inverse operations is essential to solving equations. The video also looks at the inverse operations of both addition/subtraction and multiplication/division.

Concepts

inverse operations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Show the video as an introduction to solving equations using inverse operations
• Follow the video with examples that illustrate inverse operations

Classroom Considerations

• If assigning the video outside of class, ensure pupils have access to the Internet

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Gives examples using each of the four operations first

Cons

• Does not give a purpose or explain the importance of the inverse operation relationship

Common Core

6.EE.A.3