Extend your classes' understanding of solving equations by introducing decimals into the mix! Here, a video tutorial shows how to convert decimals to integers in an equation by multiplying by powers of 10. Shows three examples of two-step equations.

Concepts

solving equations, single variable equations, decimals

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Pause the video after the first example and have learners complete the second before showing the video solution
• Provide example problems that vary the place value of the decimals

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes proficiency with solving two-step equations with integers

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Explains each step thoroughly and provides visual reinforcement
• Uses color to separate the work for each step

Cons

• Does not show how the equation can be solved using decimals throughout

Common Core

8.EE.C.7.a