Algebra: Solve basic equations

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One Step Equations
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Carry out activity on Mangahigh:

Add and subtract terms with single letters

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 Complete the following exercises.
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Check your answers
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Equations with variable on each side
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Students have accomplished the learning intention if they can answer the following questions:

a) If  5x + 5 = 15, what does x equal?

b) If 3x - 2 = 5x - 8, what does x equal?

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This activity can be completed using chess pawns and unifix blocks.

Each group of students needs a copy of the instructions and examples and a set of 2 different colours of pawns (the pronumerals) and unifix blocks for the numbers.

Roles for each group members

1) Setup - one student sets up the equation on the balance

2) Operator - adds and subtracts same things from each side

3) Recorder - records the operator actions to show what has been done

4) Checker - substitutes answer into original equation to check solutions.

Rotate each role through the duration of the activity and students will understand the ideas of each role.