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Introduction to Solving an Equation with Variables on Both Sides, Algebra I Instructional VideoIntroduction to Solving an Equation with Variables on Both Sides, Algebra I Instructional Video
Publisher
Khan Academy
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Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
8:53
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Duration
10 mins
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Year
2010
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Introduction to Solving an Equation with Variables on Both Sides, Algebra I

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Sal illustrates more involved equations in this last video in a series. It follows "Simple Equations" and "Equations 2". He continues using color-coded markings to help increase students' understanding of a more complicated equation: Ax+B=Cx-D.

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algebraic concepts, equations, solving equations, variables

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basic algebra, algebraic equations, ax=b, variable, explain steps to solve, math

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