It's one small step, but a giant leap forward in solving equations. By watching a short video, scholars learn to solve one-step linear equations by applying inverse operations. The narrator works through an example involving an equation with signed decimals.

Concepts

solving equations, solving for 1 variable, one-step equations

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils create equations similar to the one in the video for classmates to solve
  

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should be familiar with operations with signed numbers
• There is an Example 2 video for the concept
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Explains how steps can be shown both horizontally and vertically
  
• Organized presentation helps viewers follow along with the narrator
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-REI.B.3