Solving One Step Equations

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Solving One Step Equations

 

Students learn how to solve a one-step equation using the balance method.

To do this, they are taught how opposite functions are used to keep an equation balanced while it is rearranged.

Differentiated Learning Objectives
  • All students should be able to recognise inverse operations.
  • Most students should be able to solve a single-step equation using the balance method.
  • Some students should be able to set up and solve an equation using known facts.
Scheme of Work Link
Setting up and Solving Equations
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