Add and subtract to keep an equation in balance. With the assistance of a balance, the video explains the process of solving an equation. The presentation details how to solve equations that involve addition and subtraction.

Concepts

solving equations, one variable equations, addition equations, equations, subtraction equations, one-step equations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils copy the problems and write each step, explaining what is done from one step to another

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals should know what the mathematical term cancel out means 
• The class should understand properties of equality

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Works several examples
• Contains an example that has the unknown subtracted, which causes confusion for many

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 6.EE.B.7 RST.6-8.9 MP1 MP2