What assumptions are made in order to solve equations? An instructional slideshow provides an overview and guided examples of how properties of equality can be used to justify each step in solving equations.

Concepts

properties of elements, solving equations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use this slideshow to introduce properties of equality
• Print out the properties of equality so that viewers can have them as a handout

Classroom Considerations

• If using the links within the slideshow, Internet access is necessary

Pros

• Tables summarizing all properties of equality are given in the slideshow

Cons

• Very little to engage viewers