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Literal Equation Application - Perimeter of a Rectangle (Example) Instructional VideoLiteral Equation Application - Perimeter of a Rectangle (Example) Instructional Video
Publisher
Mathispower4u
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:36
Audiences
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Accessibility
Closed Captions
Year
2014
Usage Permissions
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Instructional Video

Literal Equation Application - Perimeter of a Rectangle (Example)

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Determine the dimensions of a rectangle knowing the perimeter. Pupils find a method to determine the length of a rectangle given the perimeter. The video shows how to solve the perimeter equation for the length. Scholars see how to use the new equation to find unknown lengths given values for the width.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

perimeter, perimeter of rectangles, substitution, solving equations, literal equations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Present the problem and ask the class how they would attack it
  • Walk through the process of solving multiple variable equations for one variable

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires scholars to be comfortable with solving two-step equations
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Uses color to highlight important information in the problem
  • Shows each step of the solving process

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 MP1 MP6 MP7 7.EE.B.4.a HSA-CED.A.4

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