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Modeling Algebraic Equations


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Objective

6.23a The student will model and solve algebraic equations, using concrete materials.

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Use the sliders on each side of the equation to find and show the value of a single X.
Keep the balance scale level!

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Move both the left and right sliders for each symbol the same way.
What is the value of X ?


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Heads and Legs
Joe counts 48 heads and 134 legs among the chickens and goats on his farm.
How many goats and how many chickens does he have?
Explain how you solved this problem.