Circle, Pentagon and Square - Blog Assignment #5

Circle, Pentagon and Square - Blog Assignment #5

This assignment is due Friday, March 19th!

Choose ONE of the equations below:

1) Solve the equation for the variable.

2) Explain each step you took to solve the problem and find the value of the variable.
3) Justify your reasoning for using the steps that you did to solve the equation.

Equation A: 7t = 10t + 18
Equation B: 14u – 7 = -14 – 7u

STOP before proceeding! The idea behind this assignment is for you to be able to use written communication (no drawings, no flowcharts, no typed work showing how to get an answer) to prove that you understand how to solve equations! It does not matter what method you use to solve, but the explanation and justification should be written so that someone who DOES NOT know how to solve equations can learn from you!

A gentle reminder:

Assignment - In your comment remember to include the following:

* your name (first name and last initial)

* your class

* the answer to the problem – there are THREE parts for each equation– be sure to include every part and number the parts

* an explanation that includes the strategy you used to solve.

* is there another way to solve the problem?

* any additional thoughts you have about the problem(s)

*** Please be sure to comment on Blog Assignment #5 so that your assignment is not lost on other posts! ***

Remember when you "publish the comment" it will not appear on the Blog until it is past the due date AND Ms. Saarinen has a chance to read and approve it.

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