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Solving Equations Using the Story of x (Part 1)

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Tell the story of solving an equation. With words and symbols, viewers learn to describe what is happening in an equation. Using that description, pupils reverse the story to arrive at the value of x that makes the equation true.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
solving equations, solving for 1 variable, equations, one variable equations, two-step equations, one-step equations, single variable equations
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Instructional Ideas
  • View The Story of x to understand writing the words to describe the expression in the equation
  • Provide problems for the class to practice using this approach to solving equations
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires understanding what it means to be solution of an equation
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Uses the highlighter to show the parts of the equation referencing
  • Includes a check step to ensure the correct answer
Cons
  • None