Build problem-solving skills within your classes. Young scholars learn linear equations are great for modeling contextual situations. The specific situation models weekly income based on a combination of salary and commission. Given the equation and the income for a week, learners watch as the instructor substitutes and then solves for the number of items sold.

Concepts

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

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Flip your classroom by assigning the video as homework; use class time for practice
• Create a guided notes document for pupils to complete as they view the lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Requires experience with substitution and solving multi-step equations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Adaptable to different grade levels
• Offers closed captioning to assist with note taking

Cons

• None

Common Core

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