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Solving linear equations
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I can represent situations using algebra.
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I can appreciate how to maintain equality between two statements.
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I can recognise that there are many different types of equations of which linear is one type.
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I can appreciate that in an equation the two sides of the equals sign balance.
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I can appreciate that a solution is a value that makes the two sides of an equation balance.
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I can understand that a family of linear equations can all have the same solution.
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I can solve a linear equation requiring a single additive step.
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I can solve a linear equation requiring a single multiplicative step.
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I can understand that an equation needs to be in a format to be ready to be solved, through collecting like terms on each side of the equation.
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I can see that when an additive step and a multiplicative step are required to solve an equation, the order of operations will not affect the solution.
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I can recognise that equations with unknowns on both sides of the equation can be manipulated so that the unknowns are on one side and then solve this equation.
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I can solve complex linear equations, including those involving reciprocals.
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I can appreciate the significance of the bracket in an equation.
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I can recognise that there is more than one way to remove a bracket when solving an equation.
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I can solve equations involving brackets where simplification is necessary first.
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I can explore how to solve linear equations graphically via dynamic software.
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I can use my knowledge of solving linear equations to solve problems.
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