Alabama Learning Exchange
Can You Solve the Mystery of the Variable?
Solving a murder is like isolating a variable. Using a video on a murder mystery, the narrator introduces the idea of solving a literal equation for one variable. After solving several equations, the class comes up with a set of...
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Simple Linear Equations (B)
Learners solve 18 equations by isolating the variable using the inverse operation. They determine the value of each variable.
Kenan Fellows
Algebra I Review, Solving for Unknown Variable
Many high school science courses rely on mastery of algebra skills. In an integrated chemistry and Algebra II lesson scholars review solving equations for a specified variable with a worksheet. They use common chemistry equations to...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
So many different ways to solve equations, so little time! Scholars learn how to solve equations with variables on both sides by using several different methods. They apply bar models, decomposition, and traditional algebraic methods to...
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Isolating the Variable
Ninth graders investigate how to solve equations with the variable present on both sides. They practice isolating the variable and combining like terms before solving the equation for the variable.
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Integrated Algebra/Math A Regents Questions: Solving One Variable Linear Equations
In this linear equations worksheet, young scholars solve 20 short answer and multiple choice questions. Students solve one variable equations by isolating the variable and simplifying like terms.
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Practice Makes Perfect
Middle schoolers solve four problems in which the variable N is isolated and its value determined. There are multi-step equations. The problems are closely spaced and the way they are typed may confuse students.
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Solving Single-Variable Equations Part II, Simplifying
Seventh graders explore the concept of solving single-variable equations. In this solving single-variable equations lesson, 7th graders discuss how to simplify both sides of an equation. Students discuss using parenthesis and the...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Solving Formulas for the Given Variable
Recycle, reuse, and rearrange! Young scholars learn to rearrange formulas to highlight a variable of interest. They then use their new formulas to make calculations.
Utah Education Network (UEN)
Solving Single-Variable Equations Part II
Brainiacs explore the concept of solving single-variable equations.They use inverse operations to solve equations, and participate in activities such as balancing an equation scale. This is an awesome lesson plan, complete with game...
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Generating Hypotheses and Experimental Design 1
Here is a thorough exercise in forming hypotheses for scientific investigations. Young scientists consider factors that may be related to the question they would like to address. They think through measurable changes that may result from...
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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...
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Integrated Algebra Practice: Linear Equations
In this linear equations worksheet, students solve 20 multiple choice and short answer questions. Students solve one variable equations by isolating the variables.
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Solving Simple Equations (A)
In this math worksheet, students solve 40 simple equations involving basic addition and subtraction. Students find the value of the variable in each problem. Example: d + 25 = 28 (d=3).
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Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
Practice solving linear systems of three equations with three unknowns using the elimination method and substitution method. This handout includes graphics of different combinations of intersecting planes to help illustrate the different...
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Solving Equations
In this solving equations instructional activity, students solve and complete 15 different problems. First, they isolate the variable on one side of the equation using the addition/subtraction property of equality. Then, students check...
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.
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Using Positive Numbers
In this solving equations worksheet, high schoolers solve 70 short answer problems. Students solve each equation for the unknown variable by simplifying like terms and isolating the variable.
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Radical Equations
In this radical equations worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include various radical equations. First, they isolate the variable in each equation. Then students solve by undoing the addition or subtraction, which...
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Solving Equations
In this solving linear equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 12 different problems that include various types of linear equations. First, they isolate the variable on one side of the equals sign by adding or subtracting the...
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Solving One-Step Inequalities by Adding/Subtracting
In this solving inequalities learning exercise, students add and subtract to isolate the variable for 26 inequalities. Each solution is then graphed on a number line.
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Simple Inequalities
Learners solve inequalities. In this inequalities lesson, students evaluate simple inequalities. They examine vocabulary words. Learners participate in breath holding activities and write inequalities to represent the activity. In teams,...
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Solving Multi-step Equations
Seventh graders solve 10 different problems that take multiple steps to solve. First, they combine like terms if necessary. Pupils isolate the terms that contain the variable they want to solve. In addition, they substitute their answer...
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Variables
Students watch a video show how to identify the independent variable, dependent variable and controls in an experiment; and design experiments that use controls to isolate a single independent variable and measure the resulting dependent...