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Student Outcomes
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Students solve one-step equations by relating an equation to a diagram.
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Students check to determine if their solution makes the equation true.
Lesson Notes
This lesson serves as a means for students to solve one-step equations through the use of tape diagrams. Through the
construction of tape diagrams, students create algebraic equations and solve for one variable. In this lesson, students
continue their study of the properties of operations and identity and develop intuition of the properties of equality. This
lesson continues the informal study of the properties of equality students have practiced since Grade 1 and also serves
as a springboard to the formal study, use, and application of the properties of equality seen in Grade 7. While students
will intuitively use the properties of equality, understand that diagrams are driving the meaning behind the content of
this lesson. This lesson purposefully omits focus on the actual properties of equality, which is reserved for Grade 7.
Students will relate an equation directly to diagrams and verbalize what they do with diagrams to construct and solve
algebraic equations.
Classwork
Opening (3 minutes)
In order for students to learn how to solve multi-step equations (in future grades), they must first learn how to solve
basic equations. Although a majority of students have the ability to find the solutions to the equations using mental
math, it is crucial that they understand the importance of knowing and understanding the process for solving equations
so they can apply it to more complex equations in the future.
Mathematical Modeling Exercise (8 minutes)
Model the example to show students how to use tape diagrams to calculate solutions to one-step equations.
Calculate the solution:
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𝑎𝑎 + 2 = 8
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Draw two tape diagrams that are the same length.
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Label the first tape diagram 8.
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Represent 2 on the second tape diagram. What must the remaining section of the tape diagram represent?
How do you know?
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The remaining part of the tape diagram represents 6 because the entire tape diagram is 8, and we
know one section is 2. Therefore, we can compute the difference, 8 − 2, to determine the remaining
part.
Label your tape diagram.
6
2
Draw another set of tape diagrams to represent the given equation: 𝑎𝑎 + 2 = 8.
𝑎𝑎
8
2
Because both of the following tape diagrams represent the same value, what would the value of 𝑎𝑎 be?
Explain.
𝑎𝑎
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6
2
2
Since both of the tape diagrams represent the same value, both parts that have 𝑎𝑎 and 6 must represent
the same value. Therefore, 𝑎𝑎 must have a value of 6.
Using this knowledge, try to show or explain how to solve equations without tape diagrams. What actually
happened when constructing the tape diagrams?
Guide and promote this discussion with students:
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The second set of tape diagrams shows two things: first, that 𝑎𝑎 + 2 is equal to 8 and also that
𝑎𝑎 + 2 = 8 is equal to 6 + 2 = 8.
We found that the only number that 𝑎𝑎 can represent in the equation is 6. Therefore, when 𝑎𝑎 + 2 = 8,
the only solution for 𝑎𝑎 is 6.
In previous lessons, we discussed identity properties. How can we explain why 𝑎𝑎 + 2 − 2 = 𝑎𝑎 using the
identity properties?
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The first set of tape diagrams shows that the quantity of 6 + 2 is equal to 8. To write this algebraically,
we can use the equal sign. 6 + 2 = 8.
We know that when we add a number and then subtract the same number, the result is the original
number. Previously, we demonstrated this identity with 𝑎𝑎 + 𝑏𝑏 − 𝑏𝑏 = 𝑎𝑎.
How can we check our answer?
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Substitute 6 in for 𝑎𝑎 to determine if the number sentence is true. 6 + 2 = 8 is a true number sentence
because 6 + 2 − 2 = 8 − 2, resulting in 6 = 6. So, our answer is correct.
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Exercise 1 (8 minutes)
Students work with partners to complete the following problems. They will show how to solve each equation using tape
diagrams and algebraically. Then, students will use substitution to check their answers after each problem.
Exercise 1
Solve each equation. Use both tape diagrams and algebraic methods for each problem. Use substitution to check your
answers.
a.
𝒃𝒃 + 𝟗𝟗 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟔𝟔
𝟗𝟗
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒃𝒃
𝟗𝟗
𝟔𝟔
𝟗𝟗
𝒃𝒃
𝟗𝟗
𝟔𝟔
Algebraically:
𝒃𝒃
𝒃𝒃 + 𝟗𝟗 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒃𝒃 + 𝟗𝟗 − 𝟗𝟗 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 − 𝟗𝟗
𝒃𝒃 = 𝟔𝟔
Check: 𝟔𝟔 + 𝟗𝟗 − 𝟗𝟗 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 − 𝟗𝟗; 𝟔𝟔 = 𝟔𝟔. This is a true number sentence, so 𝟔𝟔 is the correct solution.
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b.
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𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟖𝟖 + 𝒄𝒄
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟒𝟒
𝟖𝟖
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟖𝟖
𝒄𝒄
𝟖𝟖
𝟒𝟒
𝟖𝟖
𝒄𝒄
𝟒𝟒
𝒄𝒄
Algebraically:
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟖𝟖 + 𝒄𝒄
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 − 𝟖𝟖 = 𝟖𝟖 + 𝒄𝒄 − 𝟖𝟖
𝟒𝟒 = 𝒄𝒄
Check: 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 − 𝟖𝟖 = 𝟖𝟖 + 𝟒𝟒 − 𝟖𝟖; 𝟒𝟒 = 𝟒𝟒. This is a true number sentence, so 𝟒𝟒 is the correct solution.
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Exercise 2 (8 minutes)
Students use the knowledge gained in the first part of the lesson to determine how to solve an equation with
subtraction.
Exercise 2
Given the equation 𝒅𝒅 − 𝟓𝟓 = 𝟕𝟕:
a.
Demonstrate how to solve the equation using tape diagrams.
𝒅𝒅
𝒅𝒅
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𝟓𝟓
𝒅𝒅 − 𝟓𝟓 = 𝟕𝟕
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟓𝟓
b.
𝟕𝟕
Demonstrate how to solve the equation algebraically.
𝒅𝒅 − 𝟓𝟓 = 𝟕𝟕
𝒅𝒅 − 𝟓𝟓 + 𝟓𝟓 = 𝟕𝟕 + 𝟓𝟓
𝒅𝒅 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
c.
Check your answer.
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 − 𝟓𝟓 + 𝟓𝟓 = 𝟕𝟕 + 𝟓𝟓; 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏. This is a true number sentence, so our solution is correct.
Provide students time to work and then provide some examples that show how to solve the equations using both
methods. At this time, remind students of the identity with subtraction to explain why 𝑑𝑑 − 5 + 5 = 𝑑𝑑.
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Exercise 3 (8 minutes)
Students solve each problem using the method of their choice, but they must show their work. Have students check
their answers.
Exercise 3
Solve each problem, and show your work. You may choose which method (tape diagrams or algebraically) you prefer.
Check your answers after solving each problem.
a.
𝒆𝒆 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟖𝟖
𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝒆𝒆
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟖𝟖
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒆𝒆
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟖𝟖
𝒆𝒆
Algebraically:
𝒆𝒆 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝒆𝒆 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
Check:
𝒆𝒆 = 𝟖𝟖
𝟖𝟖 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏; 𝟖𝟖 = 𝟖𝟖. This is a true number sentence, so our answer is correct.
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b.
𝒇𝒇 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
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𝒇𝒇
𝒇𝒇
𝒇𝒇 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
Algebraically:
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒇𝒇 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒇𝒇 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒇𝒇 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
Check: 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏; 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐. This is a true number sentence, so our solution is correct.
c.
𝒈𝒈 − 𝟖𝟖 = 𝟗𝟗
𝒈𝒈
𝒈𝒈
𝒈𝒈 − 𝟖𝟖 = 𝟗𝟗
𝟖𝟖
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
Algebraically:
𝟗𝟗
𝟖𝟖
𝒈𝒈 − 𝟖𝟖 = 𝟗𝟗
𝒈𝒈 − 𝟖𝟖 + 𝟖𝟖 = 𝟗𝟗 + 𝟖𝟖
𝒈𝒈 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
Check: 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 − 𝟖𝟖 + 𝟖𝟖 = 𝟗𝟗 + 𝟖𝟖; 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏. This number sentence is true, so our solution is correct.
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Closing (5 minutes)
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John checked his answer and found that it was incorrect. John’s work is below. What did he do incorrectly?
ℎ + 10 = 25
ℎ + 10 + 10 = 25 + 10
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ℎ = 35
John should have subtracted 10 on each side of the equation instead of adding because
ℎ + 10 + 10 ≠ ℎ.
Use a tape diagram to show why John’s method does not lead to the correct answer.
𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒉𝒉
𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
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𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒉𝒉
When John added 10 to both sides of the equation, the equation would change to
ℎ + 20 = 35. Therefore, the value of ℎ cannot equal 35.
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
Why do you do the inverse operation to calculate the solution of the equation? Include a tape diagram as part
of your explanation.
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When you do the inverse operation, the result is zero. Using the identity property, we know any
number added to zero is the original number.
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒉𝒉
This tape diagram demonstrates ℎ + 10; however, we want to know the value of just ℎ. Therefore, we
would subtract 10 from this tape diagram.
Therefore, ℎ + 10 − 10 = ℎ.
𝒉𝒉
Exit Ticket (5 minutes)
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Exit Ticket
1.
If you know the answer, state it. Then use a tape diagram to demonstrate why this is the correct answer. If you do
not know the answer, find the solution using a tape diagram.
𝑗𝑗 + 12 = 25
2.
Find the solution to the equation algebraically. Check your answer.
𝑘𝑘 − 16 = 4
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Exit Ticket Sample Solutions
1.
If you know the answer, state it. Then use a tape diagram to demonstrate why this is the correct answer. If you do
not know the answer, find the solution using a tape diagram.
𝒋𝒋 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒋𝒋
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒋𝒋
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒋𝒋 is equal to 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏; 𝒋𝒋 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏.
𝒋𝒋
Check: 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐; 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐. This is a true number sentence, so the solution is correct.
2.
Find the solution to the equation algebraically. Check your answer.
𝒌𝒌 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟒𝟒
𝒌𝒌 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟒𝟒 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒌𝒌 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
Check: 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟒𝟒; 𝟒𝟒 = 𝟒𝟒. This is a true number sentence, so the solution is correct.
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Problem Set Sample Solutions
1.
Find the solution to the equation below using tape diagrams. Check your answer.
𝒎𝒎 − 𝟕𝟕 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒎𝒎
𝒎𝒎
𝟕𝟕
𝒎𝒎 − 𝟕𝟕 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝟕𝟕
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒎𝒎 is equal to 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐; 𝒎𝒎 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐.
2.
Check: 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 − 𝟕𝟕 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏; 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏. This number sentence is true, so the solution is correct.
Find the solution of the equation below algebraically. Check your answer.
𝒏𝒏 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝒏𝒏 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒏𝒏 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
3.
Check: 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐; 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐. This number sentence is true, so the solution is correct.
Find the solution of the equation below using tape diagrams. Check your answer.
𝒑𝒑 + 𝟖𝟖 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒑𝒑
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝐩𝐩 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟖𝟖
𝟖𝟖
𝟖𝟖
𝒑𝒑
𝟖𝟖
𝒑𝒑
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
Check: 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 + 𝟖𝟖 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏; 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏. This number sentence is true, so the solution is correct.
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Find the solution to the equation algebraically. Check your answer.
𝒈𝒈 − 𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒈𝒈 − 𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔 + 𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 + 𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔
𝒈𝒈 = 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕
Check: 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 − 𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏; 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏. This number sentence is true, so the solution is correct.
5.
Find the solution to the equation using the method of your choice. Check your answer.
𝒎𝒎 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
Tape Diagrams:
𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝒎𝒎
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒎𝒎
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
Algebraically:
𝒎𝒎
𝒎𝒎 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝒎𝒎 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒎𝒎 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
Check: 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐; 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐. This number sentence is true, so the solution is correct.
6.
Identify the mistake in the problem below. Then, correct the mistake.
𝒑𝒑 − 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 = 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑
𝒑𝒑 − 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 − 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 = 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 − 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝒑𝒑 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
The mistake is subtracting rather than adding 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐. This is incorrect because 𝒑𝒑 − 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 − 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 would not equal 𝒑𝒑.
𝒑𝒑 − 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 = 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑
𝒑𝒑 − 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 + 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 = 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 + 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝒑𝒑 = 𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓
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Identify the mistake in the problem below. Then, correct the mistake.
𝒒𝒒 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝒒𝒒 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒒𝒒 = 𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒
The mistake is adding 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 on the right side of the equation instead of subtracting it from both sides.
𝒒𝒒 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝒒𝒒 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒒𝒒 = 𝟒𝟒
8.
Match the equation with the correct solution on the right.
𝒓𝒓 + 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝒓𝒓 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟓𝟓
𝒓𝒓 − 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒓𝒓 + 𝟓𝟓 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
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𝒓𝒓 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒓𝒓 = 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑
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Classwork
Exercise 1
Solve each equation. Use both tape diagrams and algebraic methods for each problem. Use substitution to check your
answers.
a.
𝑏𝑏 + 9 = 15
b.
12 = 8 + 𝑐𝑐
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Exercise 2
Given the equation 𝑑𝑑 − 5 = 7:
a.
Demonstrate how to solve the equation using tape diagrams.
b.
Demonstrate how to solve the equation algebraically.
c.
Check your answer.
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Exercise 3
Solve each problem, and show your work. You may choose which method (tape diagrams or algebraically) you prefer.
Check your answers after solving each problem.
a.
𝑒𝑒 + 12 = 20
b.
𝑓𝑓 − 10 = 15
c.
𝑔𝑔 − 8 = 9
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Problem Set
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Find the solution to the equation below using tape diagrams. Check your answer.
𝑚𝑚 − 7 = 17
Find the solution of the equation below algebraically. Check your answer.
𝑛𝑛 + 14 = 25
Find the solution of the equation below using tape diagrams. Check your answer.
𝑝𝑝 + 8 = 18
Find the solution to the equation algebraically. Check your answer.
𝑔𝑔 − 62 = 14
Find the solution to the equation using the method of your choice. Check your answer.
𝑚𝑚 + 108 = 243
Identify the mistake in the problem below. Then, correct the mistake.
𝑝𝑝 − 21 = 34
𝑝𝑝 − 21 − 21 = 34 − 21
𝑝𝑝 = 13
7.
Identify the mistake in the problem below. Then, correct the mistake.
𝑞𝑞 + 18 = 22
𝑞𝑞 + 18 − 18 = 22 + 18
𝑞𝑞 = 40
8.
Match the equation with the correct solution on the right.
𝑟𝑟 + 10 = 22
𝑟𝑟 = 10
𝑟𝑟 − 18 = 14
𝑟𝑟 = 12
𝑟𝑟 − 15 = 5
𝑟𝑟 = 20
𝑟𝑟 + 5 = 15
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Student Outcomes

Students solve one-step equations by relating an equation to a diagram.

Students check to determine if their solution makes the equation true.
Lesson Notes
This lesson teaches students to solve one-step equations using tape diagrams. Through the construction of tape
diagrams, students will create algebraic equations and solve for one variable. This lesson not only allows students to
continue studying the properties of operations and identity, but also allows students to develop intuition of the
properties of equality. This lesson continues the informal study of the properties of equality students have practiced
since Grade 1, and also serves as a springboard to the formal study, use, and application of the properties of equality
seen in Grade 7. Understand that, while students will intuitively use the properties of equality, diagrams are the focus of
this lesson. This lesson purposefully omits focusing on the actual properties of equality, which will be covered in Grade
7. Students will relate an equation directly to diagrams and verbalize what they do with diagrams to construct and solve
algebraic equations.
Poster paper is needed for this lesson. Posters need to be prepared ahead of time, one set of questions per poster.
Classwork
Example 1 (5 minutes)
Example 1
Solve 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 = 𝟗𝟗 using tape diagrams and algebraically. Then, check your answer.
First, draw two tape diagrams, one to represent each side of the equation.
𝟗𝟗
𝒛𝒛
𝒛𝒛
𝒛𝒛
If 𝟗𝟗 had to be split into three groups, how big would each group be?
𝟑𝟑
Demonstrate the value of 𝒛𝒛 using tape diagrams.
𝟑𝟑
𝒛𝒛
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How can we demonstrate this algebraically?
We know we have to split 𝟗𝟗 into three equal groups, so we have to divide by 𝟑𝟑 to show this algebraically.
𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 ÷ 𝟑𝟑 = 𝟗𝟗 ÷ 𝟑𝟑
How does this get us the value of 𝒛𝒛?
The left side of the equation will equal 𝒛𝒛 because we know the identity property, where 𝒂𝒂 ∙ 𝒃𝒃 ÷ 𝒃𝒃 = 𝒂𝒂, so we can use this
identity here.
The right side of the equation will be 𝟑𝟑 because 𝟗𝟗 ÷ 𝟑𝟑 = 𝟑𝟑.
Therefore, the value of 𝒛𝒛 is 𝟑𝟑.
How can we check our answer?
We can substitute the value of 𝒛𝒛 into the original equation to see if the number sentence is true.
𝟑𝟑(𝟑𝟑) = 𝟗𝟗; 𝟗𝟗 = 𝟗𝟗. This number sentence is true, so our answer is correct.
Example 2 (5 minutes)
Example 2
Solve
𝒚𝒚
𝟒𝟒
= 𝟐𝟐 using tape diagrams and algebraically. Then, check your answer.
First, draw two tape diagrams, one to represent each side of the equation.
𝒚𝒚 ÷ 𝟒𝟒
𝟐𝟐
If the first tape diagram shows the size of 𝒚𝒚 ÷ 𝟒𝟒, how can we draw a tape diagram to represent 𝒚𝒚?
The tape diagram to represent 𝒚𝒚 should be four sections of the size 𝒚𝒚 ÷ 𝟒𝟒.
Draw this tape diagram.
𝒚𝒚
𝒚𝒚 ÷ 𝟒𝟒
𝒚𝒚 ÷ 𝟒𝟒
𝒚𝒚 ÷ 𝟒𝟒
𝒚𝒚 ÷ 𝟒𝟒
What value does each 𝒚𝒚 ÷ 𝟒𝟒 section represent? How do you know?
Each 𝒚𝒚 ÷ 𝟒𝟒 section represents a value of 𝟐𝟐. We know this from our original tape diagram.
How can you use a tape diagram to show the value of 𝒚𝒚?
Draw four equal sections of 𝟐𝟐, which will give 𝒚𝒚 the value of 𝟖𝟖.
𝟐𝟐
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How can we demonstrate this algebraically?
𝒚𝒚
𝟒𝟒
𝒂𝒂
𝒃𝒃
∙ 𝟒𝟒 = 𝟐𝟐 ∙ 𝟒𝟒. Because we multiplied the number of sections in the original equation by 𝟒𝟒, we know the identity
∙ 𝒃𝒃 = 𝒂𝒂 can be used here.
How does this help us find the value of 𝒚𝒚?
The left side of the equation will equal 𝒚𝒚, and the right side will equal 𝟖𝟖. Therefore, the value of 𝒚𝒚 is 𝟖𝟖.
How can we check our answer?
Substitute 𝟖𝟖 into the equation for 𝒚𝒚, and then check to see if the number sentence is true.
𝟖𝟖
𝟒𝟒
= 𝟐𝟐. This is a true number sentence, so 𝟖𝟖 is the correct answer.
Exploratory Challenge (15 minutes)
Each group (two or three) of students receives one set of problems. Have students solve
both problems on poster paper with tape diagrams and algebraically. Students should also
check their answers on the poster paper. More than one group may have each set of
problems.
Scaffolding:
If students are struggling,
model one set of problems
before continuing with the
Exploratory Challenge.
Set 1
On poster paper, solve each problem below algebraically and using tape diagrams. Check each answer to show that you
solved the equation correctly (algebraic and tape diagram sample responses are below).
1.
2𝑎𝑎 = 16
Tape Diagrams:
𝒂𝒂
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𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟖𝟖
𝟖𝟖
𝒂𝒂
Algebraically:
𝒂𝒂
2𝑎𝑎 = 16
2𝑎𝑎 ÷ 2 = 16 ÷ 2
𝑎𝑎 = 8
Check:
2 ∙ 8 = 16; 16 = 16. This is a true number sentence, so 8 is the correct solution.
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𝑏𝑏
3
6•4
=4
Tape Diagrams:
𝒃𝒃 ÷ 𝟑𝟑
𝟒𝟒
𝒃𝒃
𝒃𝒃 ÷ 𝟑𝟑
𝒃𝒃 ÷ 𝟑𝟑
𝟒𝟒
𝒃𝒃 ÷ 𝟑𝟑
𝟒𝟒
𝟒𝟒
𝒃𝒃
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
Algebraically:
𝑏𝑏
=4
3
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Check:
12
3
Set 2
𝑏𝑏
∙3= 4∙3
3
𝑏𝑏 = 12
= 4; 4 = 4. This number sentence is true, so 12 is the correct solution.
On poster paper, solve each problem below algebraically and using tape diagrams. Check each answer to show that you
solved the equation correctly (algebraic and tape diagram sample responses are below).
1.
4 ∙ 𝑐𝑐 = 24
Tape Diagrams:
𝒄𝒄
𝒄𝒄
𝟔𝟔
𝟔𝟔
𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝒄𝒄
𝒄𝒄
𝟔𝟔
𝟔𝟔
𝒄𝒄
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Algebraically:
4 ∙ 𝑐𝑐 = 24
4 ∙ 𝑐𝑐 ÷ 4 = 24 ÷ 4
𝑐𝑐 = 6
Check: 4 ∙ 6 = 24; 24 = 24. This number sentence is true, so 6 is the correct solution.
2.
𝑑𝑑
7
=1
Tape Diagrams:
𝒅𝒅 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝟏𝟏
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𝒅𝒅 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝟏𝟏
𝒅𝒅 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝟏𝟏
𝒅𝒅 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝟏𝟏
𝒅𝒅
𝒅𝒅 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝟏𝟏
𝒅𝒅 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝟏𝟏
𝒅𝒅 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝟏𝟏
𝒅𝒅 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝟏𝟏
𝒅𝒅
𝟕𝟕
Algebraically:
Check:
7
7
𝑑𝑑
=1
7
𝑑𝑑
∙7=1∙7
7
𝑑𝑑 = 7
= 1; 1 = 1. This number sentence is true, so 7 is the correct solution.
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Set 3
On poster paper, solve each problem below algebraically and using tape diagrams. Check each answer to show that you
solved the equation correctly (algebraic and tape diagram sample responses are below).
1.
5𝑒𝑒 = 45
Tape Diagrams:
𝒆𝒆
𝒆𝒆
𝟗𝟗
𝟗𝟗
𝒆𝒆
Algebraically:
𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒
𝒆𝒆
𝒆𝒆
𝒆𝒆
𝟗𝟗
𝟗𝟗
𝟗𝟗
5𝑒𝑒 = 45
5𝑒𝑒 ÷ 5 = 45 ÷ 5
𝑒𝑒 = 9
Check: 5(9) = 45; 45 = 45. This number sentence is true, so 9 is the correct solution.
2.
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𝑓𝑓
3
= 10
Tape Diagrams:
𝒇𝒇 ÷ 𝟑𝟑
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒇𝒇 ÷ 𝟑𝟑
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒇𝒇
𝒇𝒇 ÷ 𝟑𝟑
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒇𝒇 ÷ 𝟑𝟑
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒇𝒇
Algebraically:
Check:
30
3
𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑
𝒇𝒇
= 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟑𝟑
𝒇𝒇
∙ 𝟑𝟑 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 ∙ 𝟑𝟑
𝟑𝟑
𝒇𝒇 = 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑
= 10; 10 = 10. This number sentence is true, so 30 is the correct solution.
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Set 4
On poster paper, solve each problem below algebraically and using tape diagrams. Check each answer to show that you
solved the equation correctly (algebraic and tape diagram sample responses are below).
1.
9 ∙ 𝑔𝑔 = 54
Tape Diagrams:
𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓
Algebraically:
𝒈𝒈
𝒈𝒈
𝒈𝒈
𝒈𝒈
𝒈𝒈
𝒈𝒈
𝒈𝒈
𝒈𝒈
𝒈𝒈
𝟔𝟔
𝟔𝟔
𝟔𝟔
𝟔𝟔
𝟔𝟔
𝟔𝟔
𝟔𝟔
𝟔𝟔
𝟔𝟔
𝒈𝒈
9 ∙ 𝑔𝑔 = 54
9 ∙ 𝑔𝑔 ÷ 9 = 54 ÷ 9
𝑔𝑔 = 6
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2.
Check: 9 ∙ 6 = 54; 54 = 54. This number sentence is true, so 6 is the correct solution.
2=
ℎ
7
Tape Diagrams:
𝒉𝒉 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝟐𝟐
𝒉𝒉 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝟐𝟐
𝒉𝒉 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝟐𝟐
𝒉𝒉 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝟐𝟐
𝒉𝒉
𝒉𝒉 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝟐𝟐
𝒉𝒉 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝟐𝟐
𝒉𝒉 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝟐𝟐
𝒉𝒉 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝟐𝟐
𝒉𝒉
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
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Algebraically:
ℎ
7
ℎ
2∙7 = ∙7
7
2=
Check: 2 =
Set 5
14
;2
7
14 = ℎ
= 2. This number sentence is true, so 14 is the correct solution.
On poster paper, solve each problem below algebraically and using tape diagrams. Check each answer to show that you
solved the equation correctly (algebraic and tape diagram sample responses are below).
1.
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50 = 10𝑗𝑗
Tape Diagrams:
𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓
Algebraically:
𝒋𝒋
𝒋𝒋
𝒋𝒋
𝒋𝒋
𝒋𝒋
𝒋𝒋
𝒋𝒋
𝒋𝒋
𝒋𝒋
𝒋𝒋
𝟓𝟓
𝟓𝟓
𝟓𝟓
𝟓𝟓
𝟓𝟓
𝟓𝟓
𝟓𝟓
𝟓𝟓
𝟓𝟓
𝟓𝟓
𝒋𝒋
50 = 10𝑗𝑗
50 ÷ 10 = 10𝑗𝑗 ÷ 10
5 = 𝑗𝑗
Check: 50 = 10(5); 50 = 50. This number sentence is true, so 5 is the correct solution.
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𝑘𝑘
8
6•4
=3
Tape Diagrams:
𝒌𝒌 ÷ 𝟖𝟖
𝟑𝟑
𝒌𝒌 ÷ 𝟖𝟖
𝟑𝟑
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𝒌𝒌 ÷ 𝟖𝟖
𝟑𝟑
𝒌𝒌 ÷ 𝟖𝟖
𝟑𝟑
𝒌𝒌 ÷ 𝟖𝟖
𝒌𝒌
𝟑𝟑
𝒌𝒌 ÷ 𝟖𝟖
𝟑𝟑
𝒌𝒌 ÷ 𝟖𝟖
𝟑𝟑
𝒌𝒌 ÷ 𝟖𝟖
𝟑𝟑
𝒌𝒌 ÷ 𝟖𝟖
𝟑𝟑
𝒌𝒌
𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
Algebraically:
𝑘𝑘
=3
8
Check:
24
8
𝑘𝑘
∙8=3∙8
8
𝑘𝑘 = 24
= 3; 3 = 3. This number sentence is true, so 24 is the correct solution.
Hang completed posters around the room. Students walk around to examine other groups’ posters. Students may
MP.3 either write on a piece of paper, write on Post-it notes, or write on the posters any questions or comments they may
have. Answer students’ questions after providing time for students to examine posters.
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Exercises (10 minutes)
Students complete the following problems individually. Remind students to check their solutions.
Exercises
1.
Use tape diagrams to solve the following problem: 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐.
𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐
𝒎𝒎
𝟕𝟕
𝒎𝒎
𝒎𝒎
𝒎𝒎
𝟕𝟕
𝟕𝟕
Check: 𝟑𝟑(𝟕𝟕) = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐; 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐. This number sentence is true, so 𝟕𝟕 is the correct solution.
2.
𝒏𝒏
𝟓𝟓
Solve the following problem algebraically: 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = .
Check: 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 =
3.
𝒏𝒏
𝟓𝟓
𝒏𝒏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 ∙ 𝟓𝟓 = ∙ 𝟓𝟓
𝟓𝟓
𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 = 𝒏𝒏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 =
𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕
; 15 = 15. This number sentence is true, so 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 is the correct solution.
𝟓𝟓
Calculate the solution of the equation using the method of your choice: 𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒 = 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑.
Tape Diagrams:
𝒑𝒑
𝒑𝒑
𝟗𝟗
𝟗𝟗
𝒑𝒑
𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑
𝒑𝒑
𝒑𝒑
𝟗𝟗
𝟗𝟗
Algebraically:
𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒 = 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑
𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒 ÷ 𝟒𝟒 = 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 ÷ 𝟒𝟒
𝒑𝒑 = 𝟗𝟗
Check: 𝟒𝟒(𝟗𝟗) = 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑; 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 = 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑. This number sentence is true, so 𝟗𝟗 is the correct solution.
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Examine the tape diagram below, and write an equation it represents. Then, calculate the solution to the equation
using the method of your choice.
𝒒𝒒
𝒒𝒒
𝒒𝒒
𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕
𝒒𝒒
𝒒𝒒
𝒒𝒒
𝒒𝒒
𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 = 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 or 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 = 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕
Tape Diagram:
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒒𝒒
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
Algebraically:
𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 = 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕
𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 ÷ 𝟕𝟕 = 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝒒𝒒 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 = 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕
𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 ÷ 𝟕𝟕 = 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 ÷ 𝟕𝟕
𝒒𝒒 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
Check: 𝟕𝟕(𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏) = 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕, 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 = 𝟕𝟕(𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏); 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 = 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕. This number sentence is true, so 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 is the correct answer.
5.
Write a multiplication equation that has a solution of 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏. Use tape diagrams to prove that your equation has a
solution of 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏.
Answers will vary.
6.
Write a division equation that has a solution of 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏. Prove that your equation has a solution of 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 using algebraic
methods.
Answers will vary.
Closing (5 minutes)


How is solving addition and subtraction equations similar and different to solving multiplication and division
equations?

Solving addition and subtraction equations is similar to solving multiplication and division equations
because identities are used for all of these equations.

Solving addition and subtraction equations is different from solving multiplication and division
equations because they require different identities.
What do you know about the pattern in the operations you used to solve the equations today?

We used inverse operations to solve the equations today. Division was used to solve multiplication
equations, and multiplication was used to solve division equations.
Exit Ticket (5 minutes)
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Calculate the solution to each equation below using the indicated method. Remember to check your answers.
𝑟𝑟
1.
Use tape diagrams to find the solution of
2.
Find the solution of 64 = 16𝑢𝑢 algebraically.
3.
Use the method of your choice to find the solution of 12 = 3𝑣𝑣.
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Exit Ticket Sample Solutions
Calculate the solution to each equation below using the indicated method. Remember to check your answers.
1.
Use tape diagrams to find the solution of
𝒓𝒓
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
= 𝟒𝟒.
𝒓𝒓 ÷ 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟒𝟒
𝒓𝒓 ÷ 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒓𝒓 ÷ 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟒𝟒
𝟒𝟒
𝒓𝒓 ÷ 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟒𝟒
𝒓𝒓 ÷ 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟒𝟒
𝒓𝒓 ÷ 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒓𝒓
𝟒𝟒
𝒓𝒓 ÷ 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟒𝟒
𝒓𝒓 ÷ 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟒𝟒
𝒓𝒓 ÷ 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟒𝟒
𝒓𝒓 ÷ 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟒𝟒
𝒓𝒓 ÷ 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟒𝟒
𝒓𝒓
Check:
2.
3.
𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒
= 𝟒𝟒; 𝟒𝟒 = 𝟒𝟒. This number sentence is true, so 𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒 is the correct solution.
Find the solution of 𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 algebraically.
𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔 ÷ 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 ÷ 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝟒𝟒 = 𝒖𝒖
Check: 𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏(𝟒𝟒); 𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔 = 𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔. This number sentence is true, so 𝟒𝟒 is the correct solution.
Use the method of your choice to find the solution of 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑.
Tape Diagrams:
𝒗𝒗
𝟒𝟒
𝒗𝒗
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒗𝒗
𝒗𝒗
𝟒𝟒
𝟒𝟒
Algebraically:
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 ÷ 𝟑𝟑 = 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 ÷ 𝟑𝟑
𝟒𝟒 = 𝒗𝒗
Check: 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟑𝟑(𝟒𝟒); 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏. This number sentence is true, so 𝟒𝟒 is the correct solution.
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Problem Set Sample Solutions
1.
Use tape diagrams to calculate the solution of 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 = 𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓. Then, check your answer.
𝒘𝒘
𝒘𝒘
𝟔𝟔
𝟔𝟔
𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑
𝒘𝒘
𝒘𝒘
𝒘𝒘
𝟔𝟔
𝟔𝟔
𝟔𝟔
𝒘𝒘
Check: 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 = 𝟓𝟓(𝟔𝟔); 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 = 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑. This number sentence is true, so 𝟔𝟔 is the correct solution.
2.
Solve 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 =
𝒙𝒙
algebraically. Then, check your answer.
𝟒𝟒
Check: 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 =
3.
𝒙𝒙
𝟒𝟒
𝒙𝒙
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 ∙ 𝟒𝟒 = ∙ 𝟒𝟒
𝟒𝟒
𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒 = 𝒙𝒙
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 =
𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒
; 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏. This number sentence is true, so 𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒 is the correct solution.
𝟒𝟒
Use tape diagrams to calculate the solution of
𝒚𝒚
𝟓𝟓
= 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏. Then, check your answer.
𝒚𝒚 ÷ 𝟓𝟓
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒚𝒚 ÷ 𝟓𝟓
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒚𝒚 ÷ 𝟓𝟓
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒚𝒚
𝒚𝒚 ÷ 𝟓𝟓
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒚𝒚 ÷ 𝟓𝟓
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒚𝒚 ÷ 𝟓𝟓
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒚𝒚
Check:
𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕
𝟓𝟓
𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕
= 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏; 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏. This number sentence is true, so 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 is the correct solution.
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Solve 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 algebraically. Then, check your answer.
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 ÷ 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 = 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 ÷ 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
𝒛𝒛 = 𝟒𝟒
Check: 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏(𝟒𝟒) = 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕; 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 = 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕. This number sentence is true, so 𝟒𝟒 is the correct solution.
5.
Write a division equation that has a solution of 𝟖𝟖. Prove that your solution is correct by using tape diagrams.
Answers will vary.
6.
Write a multiplication equation that has a solution of 𝟖𝟖. Solve the equation algebraically to prove that your solution
is correct.
Answers will vary.
7.
When solving equations algebraically, Meghan and Meredith each got a different solution. Who is correct? Why did
the other person not get the correct answer?
Meghan
𝒚𝒚
= 𝟒𝟒
𝟐𝟐
𝒚𝒚
∙ 𝟐𝟐 = 𝟒𝟒 ∙ 𝟐𝟐
𝟐𝟐
𝒚𝒚 = 𝟖𝟖
Meredith
𝒚𝒚
= 𝟒𝟒
𝟐𝟐
𝒚𝒚
÷ 𝟐𝟐 = 𝟒𝟒 ÷ 𝟐𝟐
𝟐𝟐
𝒚𝒚 = 𝟐𝟐
Meghan is correct. Meredith divided by 𝟐𝟐 to solve the equation, which is not correct because she would end up with
𝒚𝒚
𝟒𝟒
= 𝟐𝟐. To solve a division equation, Meredith must multiply by 𝟐𝟐 to end up with 𝒚𝒚 because the identity states
𝒚𝒚 ÷ 𝟐𝟐 ∙ 𝟐𝟐 = 𝒚𝒚.
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Example 1
Solve 3𝑧𝑧 = 9 using tape diagrams and algebraically. Then, check your answer.
First, draw two tape diagrams, one to represent each side of the equation.
If 9 had to be split into three groups, how big would each group be?
Demonstrate the value of 𝑧𝑧 using tape diagrams.
How can we demonstrate this algebraically?
How does this get us the value of 𝑧𝑧?
How can we check our answer?
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Example 2
Solve
𝑦𝑦
= 2 using tape diagrams and algebraically. Then, check your answer.
4
First, draw two tape diagrams, one to represent each side of the equation.
If the first tape diagram shows the size of 𝑦𝑦 ÷ 4, how can we draw a tape diagram to represent 𝑦𝑦?
Draw this tape diagram.
What value does each 𝑦𝑦 ÷ 4 section represent? How do you know?
How can you use a tape diagram to show the value of 𝑦𝑦?
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How can we demonstrate this algebraically?
How does this help us find the value of 𝑦𝑦?
How can we check our answer?
Exercises
1.
Use tape diagrams to solve the following problem: 3𝑚𝑚 = 21.
2.
Solve the following problem algebraically: 15 =
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.
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3.
Calculate the solution of the equation using the method of your choice: 4𝑝𝑝 = 36.
4.
Examine the tape diagram below, and write an equation it represents. Then, calculate the solution to the equation
using the method of your choice.
𝑞𝑞
𝑞𝑞
𝑞𝑞
70
𝑞𝑞
𝑞𝑞
𝑞𝑞
𝑞𝑞
5.
Write a multiplication equation that has a solution of 12. Use tape diagrams to prove that your equation has a
solution of 12.
6.
Write a division equation that has a solution of 12. Prove that your equation has a solution of 12 using algebraic
methods.
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Problem Set
1.
2.
Use tape diagrams to calculate the solution of 30 = 5𝑤𝑤. Then, check your answer.
𝑥𝑥
4
Solve 12 = algebraically. Then, check your answer.
𝑦𝑦
= 15. Then, check your answer.
5
3.
Use tape diagrams to calculate the solution of
4.
Solve 18𝑧𝑧 = 72 algebraically. Then, check your answer.
5.
6.
7.
Write a division equation that has a solution of 8. Prove that your solution is correct by using tape diagrams.
Write a multiplication equation that has a solution of 8. Solve the equation algebraically to prove that your solution
is correct.
When solving equations algebraically, Meghan and Meredith each got a different solution. Who is correct? Why did
the other person not get the correct answer?
Meghan
Meredith
𝑦𝑦
=4
2
𝑦𝑦
=4
2
𝑦𝑦
∙2= 4∙2
2
𝑦𝑦 = 8
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