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Variables on Both Sides
Students solve equations with variables on both sides of the equations. For this algebra lesson, students use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to solve problems. They combine like terms and identify the unknown.
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Tombs of the Unknowns Scavenger Hunt
In this heroes worksheet, students use the Internet and a specific website to find the answers to five questions associated with tombs of the unknown.
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Test #2 Equations Review
In 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...
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Multi-Step Equations
In this multi-step equation worksheet, learners solve algebraic equations with variables on both sides. They simplify the equation by collecting like terms and then solve for the unknown. This two-page worksheet contains 20 problems....
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Equations with one Variable
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems by rewriting it as an equations and solving for the unknown. There are 4 questions with an answer key.
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Solving Equations That Have the Variable in Both Sides
For this algebra worksheet, students solve equations using addition, multiplication, division and subtraction. They factor through distribution and solve for the unknown. There are 9 questions with an answer key.
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Multi-Step Equations
In this multi-step equation, students solve for the unknown. Equations contain at least two operations, addition, subtraction and/or multiplication. Students use their algebra steps to solve 26 problems on the two pages. The remaining...
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Two-Step Equations with Decimals
In this two-step equation worksheet, students use two-steps to solve for the unknown. Problems involving using addition, subtraction addition, and multiplication. This worksheet contains 18 problems and does contain an answer key.
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Solve Algebraic Equation Worksheet
In this algebraic equation learning exercise, students solve simple algebraic equations containing integers and fractions. They solve for the unknown. This four-page learning exercise contains 20 multi-step problems.
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Multi-Step Inequalities
In this multi-step inequalities worksheet, students solve inequalities for the unknown. They graph the solution on a number line. This four-page worksheet contains 24 multi-step problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Completing the Square
In this completing the square worksheet, students determine the value of the unknown by completing the square. This two-page worksheet contains 18 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Completing the Square
In this completing the square worksheet, students solve problems by completing the square. They determine the value of the unknown in the binomial. This two-page worksheet contains 30 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Solving Quadratic Equations with Square Roots
In this quadratic equations worksheet, students solve quadratic equations containing square roots. They combine like terms and solve for the unknown. This four-page worksheet contains 28 problems. Answers are provided on the last two pages.
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Solving Two-Step Equations
In this two-step equations instructional activity, students simplify given equations. They solve for the unknown. This two-page instructional activity contains 15 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Using the Combining Test to Identify Unknown Liquids
Once investigators have learned how their mystery liquids interact with water during the preceding activity, they now use their observations to identify them. This is an ideal conclusion to the mini unit on the properties of water.
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Extra Practice 1.4: Algebraic Equations
In this algebraic equations learning exercise, learners read given story problems, translate them into algebraic equations, draw models of the equation, and solve the problem. This one-page learning exercise contains 18 multi-step...
Illustrative Mathematics
Bookstore Account
We use debt often to describe negative numbers and your learners will be able to see how it translates into math. They will be asked to go through a series of transactions and make simple equations for each one, following it with a...
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Throwing a Ball
Learners translate numbers, from real life scenarios of throwing a ball vertically upward, into a given formula so the remaining variable is the solution.
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Language of Algebra
Don't rush into algebra, let learners visualize, guess, and predict their way to a successful math career. The introductory unit incorporates beginner algebraic concepts with shapes instead of variables. Young mathematicians use a...
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Chairs Around the Table
Youngsters become flexible problem solvers with this challenging lesson. If there are 24 square tables in a restaurant, how many customers can be seated at one time? They can use manipulatives or draw pictures to help them find the...
Noyce Foundation
The Wheel Shop
Teach solving for unknowns through a problem-solving approach. The grouping of five lessons progresses from finding an unknown through simple reasoning to solving simultaneous equations involving three and four variables. Each lesson...
Noyce Foundation
On Balance
Investigate the world of unknown quantities with a creative set of five lessons that provides problem situations for varying grade levels. Each problem presents a scenario of fruit with different weights and a balance scale. Using the...
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Algebra: Evaluating Expressions Using Tiles
Sixth graders evaluate algebraic expressions. In this introduction to algebra lesson plan, 6th graders use manipulatives (algebra tiles) to solve problems involving one and two variables. Students apply this knowledge to real life...
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Unknown Liquids
Students must design and conduct an experiment to determine which unknown liquid has a greater density based on basic information about the liquids and containers. Students are given specific materials to work with.