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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
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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