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Develop a method to find an unknown measurement. Learners watch a video as the narrator presents an example of finding the height of a triangle knowing the base and area. The example shows how to take a half of the base to arrive at a one-step linear equation to solve.
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Instructional Ideas
- Lead a discussion on how the two formulas presented in the lesson are equivalent
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes individuals know how to solve one-step equations
- Expects students to understand finding the area of a triangle
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Labels the diagram to represent the problem
- Shows the algebraic work needed to find the answer.
Cons
- None