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Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides HandoutSolving Equations with Variables on Both Sides Handout
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Charleston School District
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8th - 9th
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Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

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Where did all these variables come from, anyway? The previous lessons in the series ask learners to solve multi-step equations using the distributive property, combining like terms, and using inverse operations. Now scholars solve equations with variables on both sides of the equation. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

solving equations, inverse operations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the lesson as an independent learning challenge; allow individuals to choose to watch the video or read the printed lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires Internet access to utilize the video resource
  • Equations still require strategies learned in previous lessons
  • Review of solving equations with variables on a single side may be necessary before introducing variables on both sides

Pros

  • Video provides clear explanations of the methods used when solving equations

Cons

  • Video does not include examples of problem solving
  • Practice problems become complex quickly

Common Core

8.EE.C.7.b

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