Students learn how to solve an equation where the unknown appears on both sides using the balance method.
Later, as learning progresses students solve equations involving positive and negative terms.
Differentiated Learning Objectives
- All students should be able to solve an equation with the unknown on both sides
- Most students should be able to algebraic methods to solve linear equations in one variable.
- Some students should be able to solve an equation involving brackets with the unknown on both sides.
