Understanding Equations and Solutions

Subject: Math

Chapter: Solving Linear Equations

CCSS Alignment: 7.EE.B.4.a

Lesson Title: Understanding Equations and Solutions

Introduction

An equation is a mathematical statement showing...

Imagine you’re at a carnival playing a game. You have 2 identical mystery boxes and 4 extra prize tickets. Together, their total value is 12 tickets.

You want to know how many prize tickets one box is worth.

Let the value of one box be x. There are 2 boxes, so their total value is 2x. You also have 4 extra tickets, so we add 4. Tog...