Instructional Video

Solving Inequalities using Addition and Subtraction

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You can't solve the inequalities of the world, but you can solve these problems. An insightful video shows pupils how to solve one-step inequalities involving addition or subtraction. It covers two mathematical examples and one real-world example involving an elevator.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the video as an intervention tool
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners should be familiar with terms involving inequalities, such as no more than
  • Requires knowledge of inverse operations
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Lists each step, showing work on both sides of the inequality
  • Underlines words in the problem to highlight relevant information
Cons
  • Classroom-style setting may not be beneficial for all teenagers
Common Core