few_shots: 
Example:
Concept/skill: 
Understand that by similarity, side ratios in right triangles are properties of the angles in the triangle, leading to definitions of trigonometric ratios for acute angles.

Problem/activity:
Find the general solution for:
$${\mathrm{cos}\left({\pi\over2}+x\right)=\mathrm{tan}{\pi\over4}}$$


Answer: 
No. This problem does not directly teach how side ratios in right triangles lead to definitions of trigonometric ratios. Instead, it involves solving a trigonometric function.

Now, determine whether the following problem or activity can enable students to understand the concepts or skills in the provided description.

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HS_0
standard_description: Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous linear equations.
problem_activity: Warm-up
The purpose of this warm-up is to reactivate students’ understanding of tape diagrams to make it more likely that tape diagrams are accessible as a tool for them to choose in this lesson. The diagram was deliberately constructed to encourage some students to write an equation like
\(24=3(a+2)\)
and others like
\(24=3a+6\)
. Monitor for one student who writes each type of equation.
Launch
Arrange students in groups of 2. Give 5 minutes of quiet think time and time to share their work with a partner followed by a whole-class discussion.
Student Facing
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Write a story that could be represented by this tape diagram.
Write an equation that could be represented by this tape diagram.
Student Response
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Activity Synthesis
After students have had a chance to share their work with their partner, select a few students to share their stories. Then, select one student to share each type of equation and explain its structure:
\(3(a+2)=24\)
and
\(3a+6=24\)
.


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