Solving One-Step Equations
Students will solve simple one-step equations with one unknown using inverse operations.
Key Questions
- Explain how visualising an equation as a balanced scale helps us solve for x.
- Justify the use of inverse operations to isolate the unknown.
- Construct a word problem that can be solved using a one-step equation.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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