How to Write an Equation for a Real World Situation | 6.EE.B.7

The video tutorial guides students through writing an equation to determine the remaining money needed to buy a snowboard. The snowboard costs $132, and the teenager has already saved $23. The video presents four equations, and students are encouraged to pause and solve the problem. The correct equation is identified using the commutative property of addition, leading to the solution: M + 23 = 132. The video concludes by summarizing the process of determining the remaining amount needed to purchase an item.

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