Investigate the rate formula through uniform motion problems. Learners explore these problems as an application of linear systems. The video instructor demonstrates a method to set up and then solve the problem.

Concepts

uniform motion, systems of equations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Pause the video after the diagram and ask individuals to write an equation for each person
• Allow learners to try different methods of solving the problem before showing the video

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a familiarity with the formula for rate

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Uses a diagram to model the motion of each person before writing the equations
• Explains each step in solving the problem while illustrating the work

Cons

• None

Common Core

8.EE.C.8.a