Linear Equations in x

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Objectives

Students know that a linear equation is a statement of equality between two expressions.
Students know that a linear equation in x is actually a question: Can you find all numbers x, if they exist, that satisfy a given equation? Students know that those numbers x that satisfy a given equation are called solutions.

Prior Knowledge

AlgebraExpressions

45 mins 8.EE.C.7

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