Algebra tiles and 1 step equations

What is the goal when solving an equation?

• To make zero pairs

• To isolate the variable

• To justify my answer

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is a variable?

• A number that represents an unknown value

• A letter that represents an unknown value

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Which model represents X + 6 = 2 ?

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What would be the next step?

• Take away the 6 positives on the left so that the variable is isolated.

• Bring in 6 negatives on the left.

• Bring in 6 negatives to each side.

• Leave it alone

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Which model represents "bring in 6 negatives to each side"?

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What would be the next step?

• Make zero pairs on the left and remove them

• Make zero pairs on both sides and remove them

• Make zero pairs on the right and remove them

• Leave it alone

What is the solution model for X -6 =2 ?

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Use you tiles to find the correct solution

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Which model represents this equation?

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Use your tiles to choose the correct solution for this equation.

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