Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Introduction

Balance it out! In this lesson, students will be working to solve problems that have variables on both sides. There are various levels of worksheets attached to this lesson.

Learning Objectives

(MATH.CONTENT.HSA.REI.A.1) WALT explain each step in solving a simple equation as following from the equality of numbers asserted at the previous step, starting from the assumption that the original equation has a solution. Construct a viable argument to justify a solution method.

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