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Warm Up: You have 5 minutes to work on these problems. Then, we will go over them.
Workbook page 65
HOMEWORK, 5-6
Solve for the variable in each equation.
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HOMEWORK, 5-6
Solve for the variable in each equation.
Workbook page 66
Workbook page 66
Like terms have exactly the same variables.
Constants are also like terms.
You’ve already learned how to simplify expressions by combining like terms.
Now, you want to simplify the sides of an equations so that you can solve it.
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Step 1
Combine like terms on each side of the equation.
Step 2
Isolate the variable on one side of the equation.
It doesn’t matter which side you choose.
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Use these steps for solving equations:
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Students often assume that if an answer is a whole number, then it must be right.
They also assume that if the answer is a fraction or a decimal, it must be wrong.
These are false assumptions. Many correct answers in real life are fractions or decimals.
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The only way to be sure your answer is correct is to substitute your solution into the equation.
Good test takers think about whether their answers make sense, and they check their work if they have enough time.
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Solve for the variable in each equation. Check your work.
Workbook page 67
Solve for the variable in each equation. Check your work.
Workbook page 67
Solve for the variable in each equation. Check your work.
Workbook page 67
Solve for the variable in each equation. Check your work.
Workbook page 67
HOMEWORK, 5
Solve for the variable in each equation. Check your work.
EXTRA
Bonus Word problem!
The sum of 3 consecutive numbers is equal to 5 more than the smallest number. What are the three numbers?
Bonus Word problem!
The sum of 3 consecutive numbers is equal to 5 more than the smallest number. What are the three numbers?
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EXTRA
Tonight’s homework:
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