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Solving Equations with Letters on Both Sides Instructional VideoSolving Equations with Letters on Both Sides Instructional Video
Publisher
Corbett Maths
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Grade
8th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
6:21
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
1 hr
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2012
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Solving Equations with Letters on Both Sides

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Demonstrate the steps of solving linear equations—this time with variables on both sides! A video presentation completes several examples with binomials on each side of the equation. Learners then complete the included practice assignments to try out the new strategies.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

solving equations, variables, combining like terms, multi-step equations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Partner with additional videos from the same author to create a unit on solving multi-step equations
  • Have pupils justify each step of solving the equation to reinforce the algebraic properties

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects familiarity with using inverse operations to solve equations

Pros

  • Shows each step with a thorough explanation
  • Provides an option for closed captioning to assist with note taking

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7

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