A better approach to algebra

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Get students to leave behind troublesome techniques when solving algebraic equations

Algebra often crops up in chemistry curriculums. When it does, some students may be using a method that hinders more than helps. Discover why teaching your students to use the balance model when solving algebraic equations could help their approach to these kinds of problems.

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