Deal with an equation that is not all whole. Pupils watch as the short video shows solving two one-step equations containing decimals. One equation involves addition and the other subtraction. As with whole numbers, the decimal equations use inverse operations in the solution process. 

Concepts

one-step equations, equations, solving equations, solving for 1 variable, one variable equations, single variable equations, decimals

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• When providing practice problems for solving equations, be sure to always include decimals to keep the class in practice of working with decimals

Classroom Considerations

• Requires individuals to be comfortable with adding and subtracting decimals
• Assumes knowledge of solving one-step equations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Uses colors to highlight steps involving properties of equality
• Confirms solutions by substituting back into the original equation

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 MP1 MP6 MP7 6.EE.B.7