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Solve a Literal Equation for a Variable (Basic) (Example 1) Instructional VideoSolve a Literal Equation for a Variable (Basic) (Example 1) Instructional Video
Publisher
Mathispower4u
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Grade
8th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:26
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2014
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Instructional Video

Solve a Literal Equation for a Variable (Basic) (Example 1)

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Missing a lesson on literal equations? Here's one to add to your repertoire! Scholars learn how to solve literal equations by applying inverse arithmetic operations. They do so by watching an informative video showing several examples.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

solving equations, literal equations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Apply the video as part of an intervention session

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should be familiar with inverse operations
  • Note that there are two additional videos, Example 2 and Example 3
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Color coding helps isolate the variable of interest
  • Shows work step by step

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSA-CED.A.4

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