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Isolation is the name of the game. Working with an equation that has parentheses on one side of the equation, the resource shows the steps to find the solution. The solution process starts with distributing across the parentheses and then using the steps to isolate the variable in a multi-step equation. The video finishes by checking the solution.
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Instructional Ideas
- Demonstrate another method by dividing each side of the equation by the distributed value
- Lead a discussion on when it makes sense to distribute first
Classroom Considerations
- Classmates should be comfortable working with signed numbers
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Uses colors to show inverse operations
- Highlights the goal in solving an equation
Cons
- None