Pecandemy

Expressions, equations, and relationships

6.7(C)

Are These Expressions the Same?

Determine if two expressions are equivalent using concrete models, pictorial models, and algebraic representations.

Part of The student applies mathematical process standards to develop concepts of expressions and equations

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Are They Really Equal?

By the end of this lesson you will decide whether two expressions are equivalent, meaning they give the same value for every number you use, by using concrete models, pictorial models, and algebraic representations. Picture the booster club table at a Friday night football game, where two volunteers write the same total in different ways.

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