Learning Goal
Part of: Reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities — 2 of 4 cluster items
Use variables to represent numbers and write expressions
**6.EE.B.6**: Use variables to represent numbers and write expressions when solving a real-world or mathematical problem; understand that a variable can represent an unknown number, or, depending on the purpose at hand, any number in a specified set.
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6.EE.B.6: Use variables to represent numbers and write expressions when solving a real-world or mathematical problem; understand that a variable can represent an unknown number, or, depending on the purpose at hand, any number in a specified set.
What you'll learn
- Use a variable to represent an unknown quantity in a real-world or mathematical problem, and write an expression describing the situation
- Distinguish between a variable representing a specific unknown value versus a variable representing any number from a set
- Translate real-world descriptions into algebraic expressions, and interpret algebraic expressions in real-world terms
Slides
Interactive presentations perfect for visual learners • Interactive presentation
Slide Video
Watch narrated slides play like a video lesson • Narrated slide playback
Exercises
Practice problems to build fluency and understanding • 1 exercises