Add, subtract, multiply, or divide ... which is the right operation to use? Give your classes some insight into using these operations to solve two-step linear equation using a video tutorial. The lesson describes how and when to use each operation by showing a series of example problems. 

Concepts

solving equations, linear equations, two-step equations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Follow the lesson with whiteboard practice to check for understanding
• Review the properties of equality prior to showing the lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Expects experience solving one-step equations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides an explanation for each step of the process
• Includes an option for closed captioning to assist with note taking

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 6.EE.B.5 RST.6-8.8 RST.9-10.8