Shouldn't the variable be on only one side? Using one equation, the resource shows how to solve an equation in which there are variable terms on both sides of the equation. The short video walks through each step needed to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

Concepts

multi-step equations, linear equations, solving equations, solving for 1 variable, algebraic equations, equations, one variable equations, isolating the variable

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Conduct a discussion about moving the variable to one side or another

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals should know how to solve a two-step equation
• Pupils need to understand the difference between variable terms and constant terms

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Displays the arithmetic required to solve the equation
• Uses colors to highlight the inverse functions

Cons

• None

Common Core

8.EE.C.7.b HSA-REI.B.3 MP1 MP6 MP7