Mix it up in math class! The video provides an equation hint to be able to setup mixture problems. Two problems are provided as examples on how to use the equation in order to solve mixture type word problems. 

Concepts

mixtures, system of equations word problems, systems of equations, word problems

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Spend time translating words to equations
• Bring in ingredients to create snack mixes to have the class determine the cost

Classroom Considerations

• The class should be familiar with solving equations in one variable

• This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

• Includes a transcript of the audio
• Encourages pupils not to skip word problems

Cons

• The premise is that these types of problems use systems of equations, though they are set up as one-variable equations

Common Core

8.EE.C.7.a 8.EE.C.7.b 8.EE.C.8.c HSA-CED.A.2 HSA-REI.B.3 MP4 MP6