How can shapes help solve literal equations? Scholars first learn to replace variables with shapes to aid in solving literal equations. A worksheet of practice problems helps hone the skill.

Concepts

literal equations, solving equations, writing equations, formulas

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners create problems on their own to trade with classmates

Classroom Considerations

• Activity requires construction paper, scissors, glue, and markers
• Pupils need to know the relationship between squares and square roots

Pros

• Moves from the concrete to the abstract

Cons

• Only provides one guided practice problem

Common Core

HSA-CED.A.4 HSA-REI.A.1 MP2 MP4