Hanger Diagrams

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What is a hanger diagram?

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A visual representation used to solve equations, showing the balance of weights on both sides.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What does the variable 'z' represent in a hanger diagram?

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'z' typically represents an unknown quantity that needs to be solved for in the equation.

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What is the purpose of using equations in hanger diagrams?

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To express the relationship between different quantities and find unknown values.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What does the equation 6.8 = 2z + 2.2 represent?

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It shows that the total weight of 6.8 is balanced by two times the unknown 'z' plus 2.2.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2z + 3 = 5?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with 'z'.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does the equation 3(y + 200) = 3000 represent?

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It indicates that three times the sum of 'y' and 200 equals 3000.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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How can you check if your solution for 'x' is correct?

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By substituting the value of 'x' back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation 2 + 5x = 19?

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x = 3.4.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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It means that there is no value for the variable that can satisfy the equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A