Understanding Equivalent Equations

The video tutorial explains how to create equivalent equations using a construction web. It starts with a truth statement, Z = 15, and demonstrates how to perform operations to both sides of the equation to create new equations with the same solution. The tutorial covers two sets of operations, first using the number five and then using two, to illustrate the process of generating equivalent equations. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts to solve equations effectively.

What is the main goal of learning to create equivalent equations?

• To memorize equations

• To understand how to solve equations

• To learn about different variables

• To practice arithmetic operations

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

Which number is used for the first set of operations in the activity?

• Two

• Ten

• Five

• Fifteen

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What operation is performed first when using the number five?

• Subtract five from both sides

• Divide both sides by five

• Multiply both sides by five

• Add five to both sides

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What is the result of adding five to both sides of the equation Z = 15?

• Z + 5 = 15

• Z + 5 = 20

• Z + 5 = 10

• Z + 5 = 25

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

What is the second number used for operations in the activity?

• Two

• Ten

• Three

• Five

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

How is the equation transformed when multiplying both sides by two?

• Z + 5 = 20

• 2(Z + 5) = 40

• Z + 5 = 10

• Z + 5 = 30

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

What is the equivalent equation after dividing both sides of Z = 15 by five?

• Z / 5 = 15

• Z / 5 = 3

• Z / 5 = 5

• Z / 5 = 1

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What is the final equivalent equation after all operations are performed?

• Z / 5 + 2 = 10

• Z / 5 + 2 = 3

• Z / 5 + 2 = 7

• Z / 5 + 2 = 5

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How many equivalent equations are created in total during the activity?

• Six

• Eight

• Seven

• Five

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the key takeaway from performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

• It changes the solution

• It creates a different equation

• It results in an equivalent equation

• It makes the equation invalid

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