Hanger Models and Solving One Step Equations

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What is a hanger model in mathematics?

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A visual representation used to solve equations, where weights are balanced on a hanger to illustrate equality.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does the equation 6.8 = 2z + 2.2 represent?

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It shows that the total weight of 6.8 is balanced by two weights of 2.2 and an unknown weight represented by z.

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How do you solve the equation w - 4 = 18?

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Add 4 to both sides to get w = 22.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 12 = 20?

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Subtract 12 from both sides to isolate x.

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What does the equation 3x = 6 mean?

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It indicates that three times an unknown number x equals 6.

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How do you find the value of x in the equation x - 3 = 6?

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Add 3 to both sides to get x = 9.

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What is the solution to the equation 2z + 3 = 5?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2z = 2, then divide by 2 to find z = 1.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the purpose of using hanger models?

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To visually demonstrate the balance of equations and help in understanding algebraic concepts.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8, then divide by 2 to find x = 4.

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