Use perimeter and angle measures to practice solving equations. Pupils see two geometry applications of solving two-step equations. The video works one example involving perimeter and two with the sum of angles in a quadrilateral and a pentagon. Learners practice the skill using the worksheets.

Concepts

perimeter, perimeter of rectangles, combining like terms, two-step equations, solving equations, solving for 1 variable

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Lead a discussion on the sum of the angles of polygons

Classroom Considerations

• Requires individuals to know how to combine like terms
• Worksheets require knowledge of angles formed at a point and straight angles

Pros

• Shows all the work to arrive at the answers
• Includes practice sheets with answer keys

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 MP1 MP6 MP7 7.EE.B.4.a