Multiple parentheses, oh my! Using an equation with parentheses on both sides of the equal sign, the video demonstrates the steps to solve it. The resource works through each step to isolate the variable to arrive at a solution. Once arriving at the solution, the presenter uses substitution to check the answer.

Concepts

algebraic equations, equations, linear equations, multi-step equations, single variable equations, solving equations, solving for 1 variable, parentheses

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils determine if there is another way to solve the equation

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals should know how to apply the distributive property
• Assumes the class is comfortable working with fractions

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Contains the arithmetic steps required in solving the equation
• Includes a graphic that shows the steps in solving multi-step equations

Cons

• None

Common Core

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