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What is a Variable? What does it do?

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A cup holds water, and Variables hold.......

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X is a placeholder and can hold any number. 

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What if we want X's Value to be 3? Solve the equation for X=3:

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Notice: Parenthesis mean Multiply
Notice: The Dot means Multiply
Why can't I use an "X" to show Multiplication?

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Is there another way to do this and still get the correct answer?

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Write down as many ways to solve the problem as you can!
I found 3 different ways to solve this problem! See if you can find even more than me!
Make sure you get the same answer for each strategy...

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EXIT Ticket: I have a cold and am storing tissues so I can blow my nose later!

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EXIT Ticket: I have a cold and am storing tissues so I can blow my nose later!

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In my right pocket I start with "X" tissues.
I add 2 tissues to my right pocket.

At this time, my left pocket has 3 times the amount of tissue that my right pocket does.

1. Write an Equation for the number of tissues I have in my Left Pocket.
2. Assume: I start with 1 tissue in my right pocket (X=1). Solve your equation:

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Here are some possible solutions: Note that some students may have done the math with x in the equation, and then substituted 1 for X later. 

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Lead students through the Padlet, and clarify misconceptions. Emphasize how to deal with parenthesis and Variables through the two small example problems.

When you reach the students turn: Have them raise a finger for each solution they find! Incorporate positive narration to encourage students to figure out more solutions. Have students come to the board with and describe their solution so you may write it on the board for the class to see.

Emphasize that there are many ways to solve this problem, but students must respect parenthesis!