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Illustrative Math-Media4Math Alignment

 

 

Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 6 Unit 1

Expressions and Equations

Lesson 3: Staying in Balance

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax + b = c--Example 8 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax + b = c--Example 8 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax + b = c--Example 8

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax + b = c--Example 9 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax + b = c--Example 9 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax + b = c--Example 9

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 1 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 1 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 1

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 10 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 10 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 10

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 2 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 2 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 2

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 3 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 3 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 3

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 4 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 4 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 4

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 5 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 5 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 5

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 6 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 6 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 6

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 Solving Two-Step Equations
Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 7 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 7 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 7

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 Solving Two-Step Equations
Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 8 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 8 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 8

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 Solving Two-Step Equations
Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 9 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 9 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form ax - b = c--Example 9

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 Solving Two-Step Equations
Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 1 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 1 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 1

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 10 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 10 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 10

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 2 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 2 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 2

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 3 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 3 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 3

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 Solving Two-Step Equations
Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 4 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 4 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 4

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 5 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 5 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 5

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 6 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 6 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 6

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 7 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 7 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 7

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 8 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 8 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 8

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 9 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 9 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a + b = c--Example 9

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 1 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 1 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 1

This is part of a collection of math examples that show how to solve two-step equations that involve combinations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 10 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 10 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 10

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 2 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 2 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 2

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 3 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 3 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 3

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 4 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 4 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 4

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 5 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 5 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 5

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 6 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 6 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 6

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 7 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 7 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 7

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 8 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 8 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 8

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 9 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 9 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations of the Form x/a - b = c--Example 9

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 1 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 1 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 1

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Solving Equations

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This example effectively demonstrates solving a two-step equation using algebra tiles, where the visual model helps students understand how to manipulate the equation. The image depicts solving 2x + 2 = 4 using algebra tiles, showing steps including modeling, creating zero pairs, and dividing to find x. In this example, the caption emphasizes the importance of using model tiles to visualize the equation.

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 10 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 10 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 10

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Solving Equations

Description

This example effectively demonstrates solving a two-step equation using algebra tiles, where the visual model helps students understand how to manipulate the equation. The image illustrates solving the equation -2x - 1 = 5 with algebra tiles. It shows steps: modeling both sides, turning subtraction into addition of a negative, creating zero pairs, and replacing with opposite tiles to solve for x = -3. This process combines multiple concepts seen in previous examples.

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Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 2 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 2 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 2

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Solving Equations

Description

This example effectively demonstrates solving a two-step equation using algebra tiles, where the visual model helps students understand how to manipulate the equation. The image illustrates the equation 2x + 1 = 5 with algebra tiles. It shows how to solve for x by modeling, adding opposite tiles, and dividing the remaining tiles. In this example, the caption emphasizes the importance of using model tiles to visualize the equation.

 Solving Two-Step Equations
Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 3 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 3 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 3

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Solving Equations

Description

This example effectively demonstrates solving a two-step equation using algebra tiles, where the visual model helps students understand how to manipulate the equation. The image shows a visual representation of the equation 3x + 1 = 4 using algebra tiles. It demonstrates the steps to solve for x by modeling, creating zero pairs, and dividing. In this example, the caption emphasizes the importance of using model tiles to visualize the equation.

 Solving Two-Step Equations
Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 4 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 4 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 4

Topic

Solving Equations

Description

This example effectively demonstrates solving a two-step equation using algebra tiles, where the visual model helps students understand how to manipulate the equation. This image represents solving 2x - 2 = 4 with algebra tiles, converting subtraction into addition of negatives, and solving for x through zero pairs and division. In this example, the caption emphasizes the importance of using model tiles to visualize the equation.

 Solving Two-Step Equations
Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 5 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 5 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 5

Topic

Solving Equations

Description

This example effectively demonstrates solving a two-step equation using algebra tiles, where the visual model helps students understand how to manipulate the equation. The image shows algebra tiles used to solve the equation 2x - 2 = -4. The tiles are manipulated to find the solution x = -1. In this example, the caption emphasizes the importance of using model tiles to visualize the equation.

 Solving Two-Step Equations
Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 6 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 6 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 6

Topic

Solving Equations

Description

This example effectively demonstrates solving a two-step equation using algebra tiles, where the visual model helps students understand how to manipulate the equation. The image shows algebra tiles used to solve the equation 2x - (-2) = -4. The tiles are manipulated to find the solution x = -3. In this example, the process involves modeling tiles on both sides of the equals sign, converting subtraction of a negative into addition, and creating zero pairs to isolate the variable.

 Solving Two-Step Equations
Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 7 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 7 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 7

Topic

Solving Equations

Description

This example effectively demonstrates solving a two-step equation using algebra tiles, where the visual model helps students understand how to manipulate the equation. The image shows algebra tiles used to solve the equation -x + 1 = 4. The tiles are manipulated to find the solution x = -3. In this example, the process involves modeling tiles on both sides of the equals sign, creating zero pairs, and replacing each side with corresponding opposite tiles.

 Solving Two-Step Equations
Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 8 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 8 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 8

Topic

Solving Equations

Description

This example effectively demonstrates solving a two-step equation using algebra tiles, where the visual model helps students understand how to manipulate the equation. The image shows algebra tiles used to solve the equation -x - 1 = 4. The tiles are manipulated to find the solution x = -5. In this example, the process involves modeling tiles on both sides of the equals sign, converting subtraction into addition of a negative, creating zero pairs, and replacing each side with corresponding opposite tiles.

 Solving Two-Step Equations
Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 9 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 9 Math Example: Solving Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles--Example 9

Topic

Solving Equations

Description

This example effectively demonstrates solving a two-step equation using algebra tiles, where the visual model helps students understand how to manipulate the equation. The image shows a visual representation of solving the equation -2x + 1 = 5 using algebra tiles. The tiles are arranged to show steps: modeling both sides, creating zero pairs, and replacing with opposite tiles to solve for x = -2. This process illustrates the importance of maintaining balance in equations.

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MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Solving Equations with Fractions MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Solving Equations with Fractions MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Solving Equations with Fractions

This Teacher's Guide provides an overview of the 13 worked-out examples that solve a variety of one-variable equations with fractions.

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 Solving Fraction Equations
MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Solving Equations with Percents MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Solving Equations with Percents MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Solving Equations with Percents

What Are Percents?

Percents Are a Type of Fraction 		Solving Percent Equations
MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Solving One-Variable Equations MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Solving One-Variable Equations MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Solving One-Variable Equations

This Teacher's Guide provides an overview of the 27 worked-out examples that solve a variety of one-variable equations.

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 Applications of Equations and Inequalities
MATH EXAMPLES--The Discriminant MATH EXAMPLES--The Discriminant MATH EXAMPLES--The Discriminant

This set of tutorials provides 10 examples of finding the determinant of a quadratic equation to determine the number of real roots. NOTE: The download is a PPT file.

 Quadratic Equations and Functions and Quadratic Formula
Math in the News: Issue 92--How Netflix Is Changing Media Math in the News: Issue 92--How Netflix Is Changing Media Math in the News: Issue 92--How Netflix Is Changing Media

February 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the dramatic growth in subscribers for Netflix. We calculate the rate of growth. We also explore how companies like Netflix are changing the viewing habits of all Americans.

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 Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Paper-and-Pencil Quiz: Equations with Fractions (Easy) Paper-and-Pencil Quiz: Equations with Fractions (Easy) Paper-and-Pencil Quiz: Equations with Fractions (Easy)

This is part of a collection of math quizzes on the topic of Equations with Fractions.

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Paper-and-Pencil Quiz: Equations with Fractions (Hard) Paper-and-Pencil Quiz: Equations with Fractions (Hard) Paper-and-Pencil Quiz: Equations with Fractions (Hard)

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Paper-and-Pencil Quiz: Equations with Fractions (Medium) Paper-and-Pencil Quiz: Equations with Fractions (Medium) Paper-and-Pencil Quiz: Equations with Fractions (Medium)

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