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Final Check for Understanding

(Teacher Checks Work)

Directions: Solve for the variable. Use algebra tiles or drawings as needed.

3x – 1 = x + 7

Solution: x=4

─ 2 – 3x = ─2x – 9

Solution: x= 7

Closure

Recap today’s lesson with one or more of the following questions:

MP7: Why is it helpful to understand the properties of equality? MP8: Explain how this strategy made it easier to identify the solution.

x x x ─^ =^ x +

(^) +

Final Check for Understanding