Explore the idea of equality through the lens of linear equations. Two friends have a specific amount of money in savings and plan to add to it each week. A video lesson shows how to determine when their total amounts in savings is equal. 

Concepts

linear equations, linear equations applications, linear equations writing, problem solving strategies, problem solving techniques, solving equations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Incorporate as an introduction to solving linear systems
• Provide an alteration to the savings plan of one of the friends in the scenario; have pupils rework the new problem

Classroom Considerations

• Requires proficiency in solving multi-step equations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides clear and concise explanations
• Emphasizes mathematical vocabulary throughout the lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 HSA-CED.A.1 RST.6-8.8 RST.9-10.8