Not only can equations have many steps to solve, but those steps can look very different from equation to equation. The narrator of the video lesson explains the steps to solving six different multi-step equations. He provides explanations as he solves, encouraging viewers to apply the same steps to different problems along the way.

Concepts

solving equations, multi-step equations, inverse operations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Post the video as a reference during review
• Pause the video after the presentation of each equation; give pupils the opportunity to solve before showing the solution

Classroom Considerations

• Expects proficiency in solving single-step equations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes a step for checking the answer after solving the equation
• Offers strategies for working with fractions within an equation

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 7.EE.B.3 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7