Charleston School District
Solving with Inverse Operations
What does order of operations have to do with solving equations? A video explains solving two-step equations using a do/undo chart. Learners recognize the operations within an equation and use inverse operations to undo those operations.
Scholastic
Study Jams! Addition & Subtraction Equations
Zoe is decorating a cake for her grandpa's birthday and needs to know how many more candles to add. Follow along as she explains how to set up and solve algebraic equations in this step-by-step presentation. Equations with negative...
Curated OER
Dr. Al Gebra
Young math whizzes role play a doctor operating on a patient without diagnosing the patient's condition. They relate this medical malpractice to performing a mathematical operation before evaluating conditions or deciding what the...
Curated OER
Solving Linear Equations
In this linear equations worksheet, learners solve and complete 20 different problems that include using the order of operations. First, they distribute to remove the parentheses and combine like terms. Then, students move variables and...
Curated OER
Test #2 Equations Review
For this equations review worksheet, students solve algebraic equations with one variable. They use inverse operations to solve for the unknown. Students translate word sentences to number sentences and then solve. This two-page...
Virginia Department of Education
Balanced
Bring balance to your lesson plans with an activity that asks individuals to solve one-step linear equations with inverse operations. Balance scales help learners understand the concept of isolating the variable.
Charleston School District
Solving Equations with the Distributive Property
Now there are parentheses in these equations? As the lessons continue in this series, equations get progressively more complex. Eighth graders solve equations by applying the distributive property before using inverse operations.
Charleston School District
Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
Where did all these variables come from, anyway? The previous lessons in the series ask learners to solve multi-step equations using the distributive property, combining like terms, and using inverse operations. Now scholars solve...
Curated OER
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
For use with a TI-nspire calculator, this lesson focuses on adding and subtracting polynomials. Learners use calculator to add and subtract polynomials using both the vertical method horizontal methods. A class discussion follows the...
Utah Education Network (UEN)
Operations with Rational Numbers
Add an engaging resource to your lessons on rational numbers and watch your pupils' understanding multiply. Learners determine rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers. Individuals then extend these rules to all...
EngageNY
One-Step Equations—Multiplication and Division
Discover one more step to being able to solve any one-step equation. Scholars continue their work with one-step equations in the 28th installment of a 36-part module. Tape diagrams and algebraic processes introduce how to solve one-step...
Curated OER
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
In this polynomials worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 12 different problems that include adding and subtracting. First, they identify and combine like terms. Then, students find each sum or difference using the appropriate...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Calendar Fun Operations
Middle schoolers explore the concept order of operations. In this order of operations instructional activity, students make a song about the order of operations in groups. Middle schoolers practice working problems using order of...
K12 Reader
The Product-Quotient Connection
How are multiplication and division connected? Read a passage about inverse operations to find out how you can use products and quotients to check your work when completing an equation from the opposite operation.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Modeling Division of Fractions
Introduce young mathematicians to the process of dividing fractions with a hands-on math lesson. Using the help of fraction strips and other visual models, children work through a series of example problems as they deepen their...
PHET
Equality Explorer: Two Variables
Solving equations in two variables can't be that much harder than solving equations in one variable. Using a balance interactive, scholars solve equations in two variables. They apply inverse operations by adding -x, -y, or -1 as...
Curated OER
Solving Equations
In this solving equations worksheet, students solve and complete 12 different problems that include solving various equations by addition or subtraction. First, they identify and define the difference between using the addition property...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 10: Matrices Revisited
A matrix is just a fancy way of making a table. Young scholars explore operations with matrices with the first lessons in the final module of a 10-unit Algebra II series. After adding, subtracting, and multiplying matrices, pupils use...
Math-U-See
Algebra 1 Readiness Test
Your learners will appreciate this assessment of basic skill calculations that are prerequisite to Algebra1. Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing procedures are addressed in conjunction with whole numbers, decimals, fractions,...
Curated OER
Number Lines, Variables, Solving for One Variable
Review basic algebraic rules of addition of integers. Then have the class define a variable and explore methods of solving equations with one variable. They observe solving expressions using inverse operations and simplifying solutions....
Charleston School District
Solving Equations by Combining Like Terms
How do you make these x's get along? Building on the previous lesson in the series, learners solve equations by combining like terms. The video uses objects to help pupils understand the concept.
Curated OER
Curriculum Links To Numeracy
Youngsters practice looking for the links to numeracy in their classes. This isn't a worksheet but a curriculum guide for an entire unit. Teachers can use any part of the resource to extend or inform their teaching practices related to...
Charleston School District
Solving Equations with Infinite or No Solutions
Where did all the variables go? Scholars learn how to interpret an equation when they eliminate all variables during the solving process. They interpret the solution as infinite solutions or no solutions.
Curated OER
Subtraction as the Opposite of Addition
In this basic math operation worksheet, students learn that subtraction is the inverse of addition. They then solve 8 subtraction problems and use addition to check the answers. Answers are available on the second page.