Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
8th GradeMath30 min
aligned to 8.ee.c.7
Learning Objective
I can solve equations with variables on both sides by using inverse operations.
Lesson Flow
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Ex 2: Solve a Multiple Step Equation with Parentheses and Variables on Both Sides
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The first step in solving the equation is to clear the parentheses by distributing the numbers outside the parentheses.
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To isolate the variable term, you must undo the addition by subtracting 66 on both sides of the equation, resulting in 14x = -34.
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To verify the solution, substitute -17/7 for x in the original equation to ensure that the left side of the equation equals the right side.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Solve for x: 5(x + 2) - 3 = -2(x - 1) - 5”
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