Solving with variables on both sides
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Lesson Description:
Learn how to solve equations with variables on both sides. Use algebraic reasoning and visual models to learn what it means to add and subtract numbers and variables from both sides of an equation, solving for the variable.
Additional Resources:
- Visual block model of solving equations - A great website with endless examples of solving equations with variables on both sides. It shows a great visual model of understanding equations.
- Visual block model of solving with negatives - Another great resource for solving equations with variables on both sides of the equation, but this one has negative x's and negative numbers.
- Notes on Solving with variables on both sides - Notes from the presentation on Solving with variables on both sides of the equation.
Questions answered by this video:
- How do you solve equations with variables on both sides?
- How do you solve equations with Algebra tiles?
- What are some visual models for solving equations?
- Where can I find a lot of examples of solving equations?
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Staff Review
This video and its resources explain clearly, concisely, and using several examples how to solve equations when there are variables on both sides. A great video to check out if you are just starting to learn about the process of solving equations and it is helpful for you to have a visual model.
