How much is that jingling worth? Given information on the relative number of nickels and quarters, along with their total value, scholars learn to set up and solve a linear equation to find the actual number of each type of coin. A short video shows how to accomplish this task.

Concepts

creating equations, coins, one variable equations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the resource as part of a review
  

Classroom Considerations

• Knowledge of solving linear equations is necessary
• Note that the resource only covers one example
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Lists the steps to writing and solving equations as an inset
• Models problem-solving strategies
  

Cons

• Narrator lacks enthusiasm
  

Common Core

HSA-CED.A.1