Why to Divide on Both Sides of an Equation

This video provides a conceptual explanation of why one needs to divide both sides of an equation to solve for a variable.
Resource ID#: 130827 Type: Tutorial
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Direct Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-equations-and-inequalities/cc-6th-solving-equations/v/intuition-why-we-divide-both-sides

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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students
Suggested Technology: Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones, Free account required
Instructional Time: 3 Minute(s)
Keywords: equation, multiplication, one-step equation
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Resource Collection: Secondary Math specific existing tutorials

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