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Explain Each Step Aloud

Explaining why a step is valid exposes gaps that can hide during silent symbol pushing.

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The method

How to use it

  1. Solve one line at a time.
  2. Say what rule justifies the line.
  3. If you cannot explain a step, slow down and revisit it.
Worked example

See it in action

For 2(x+3)=14, say: divide both sides by 2, then subtract 3.

Check your thinking

How to verify it

Substitute the result into the original equation.

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