Visualizing Algebraic Equations Using a Balance Beam

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GR. 6-8

Skill:

Solve two-step linear equations and inequalities and graph solutions of the inequalities on a number line.

Visualizing Algebraic Equations Using a Balance Beam

Build a model of an equation and see the connection between the model and the solution steps in this activity.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question 1

These equations are often called "two-step equations". Why do you think that is true?

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Open-ended question 2

What strategies would you use to solve the equation ?

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