The class is working with equations and have to remember these 5 points or guidelines:
  1. There is an = sign (expressions don't)
  2. LHS = RHS (balancing strategy)
  3. to solve for x, isolate it (make it the subject)
  4. use inverse or opposite operations to help isolate x
  5. during, check using points above; after, check by substitution
These points are revised in every lesson. The idea is that if they stick to these points, they can solve any type of equation: 1-step, 2-step, x on both sides, equations with fractions and directed numbers and grouping symbols.


Students have had a chance to practice using computers - see Interactives page as well as on paper. This is critical to increase proficiency in solving equations. 




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