Solving Equations

Ever wonder how you can use algebra in real life? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby create a simple algebraic expression to solve a problem: How many strings of popcorn can you make for their Christmas tree? Tim starts you off by solving for a variable representing the number of popcorn pieces left. Then you’ll learn to create another equation to figure out how many strings of popcorn can be made with a set number of pieces for each string. Finally, you’ll find out how to balance both sides of an equation to figure out a variable’s value, and how to create equations to solve your everyday puzzles! Problem solved!

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