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Illustrative Mathematics

Find the Change

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
This exercise is an opportunity for algebra learners to understand the connection between the slope of a line and points found on the line. Use similar triangles to explain why slope m is the same between any two points. Discuss with the...
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National Security Agency

A Balancing Act: Solving Multi-Step Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Wow! Put on that thinking cap and solve multi-step equations. To solve equations, learners review the use of the distributive property and combining like terms. This three-day lesson comes with about 20 pages of worksheets, warm-ups,...
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Yummy Math

Going to the Game (systems)

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Seven real-life math problems require the solving of simultaneous pairs of linear equations. Although a similar approach is taken for most of the problems, the topic of sports stadium concessions should keep the interest level high. As a...
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Curated OER

Solving Equations by Distributive Property

For Students 8th - 10th
In this solving equations worksheet, students use the distributive property to find the value of the unknown.  This one-page worksheet contains 10 multi-step problems.  Answers are provided.
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Curated OER

Which Car Should I Buy?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners use gas mileage of different cars to create T charts, algebraic equations, and graphs to show which gets better mileage. In this gas mileage lesson plan, students use the graph to see which car they should buy.
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Curated OER

Awareness of Pre-algebra Concepts

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars demonstrate different algebraic equations using Borenson's Hands-On Equation materials. They work in a cooperative group to solve algebraic equations.
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Curated OER

Introduction to Pre-Algebra

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore adding and subtracting positive numbers. Students discuss the use of algebra in our daily lives. They examine the algebraic equations and observe their solutions. Students work on the board and at their desks to solve...
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Curated OER

Solving for an Unknown

For Students 8th - 9th
In this solving for the unknown worksheet, students solve and complete 18 different problems that include algebraic expressions. First, they study each pattern in the equations shown. Then, students solve each equation for the variable...
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Curated OER

Equations Lesson 1

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers engage in a study of equations and how they are solved using algebraic methods. This overrides the fact of guessing as done in earlier grades. They cover the concept of inverse operations as the main way to manipulate...
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Curated OER

Quiz: Slope and Equation of Lines

For Students 8th - 10th
Help your Middle schoolers find the equation of a line that meets given specifications. They identify the slope and the y-intercept in this one-page worksheet. There are 10 problems to solve. 
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Curated OER

Equations and Inequalities Projects

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars compose equations and inequalities whose solutions are the integers 1-31 and utilize them to number one month of a calendar. They take notes on two ways to work backwards from a solution: by using the number and by setting...
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Curated OER

Linear Equations

For Students 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve one step linear equations by division. There are 40 questions with an answer key.
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Curated OER

Simple Linear Equations (C)

For Students 8th - 10th
In this linear equations worksheet, learners solve equations with one variable. This one-page worksheet contains 20 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Curated OER

Linear Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this linear equations worksheet, students solve each problem for a given variable.  All problems contain fractions.  Variables appear in the denominator and/or in the neumerator.  This two-page worksheet contains 20...
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Curated OER

Solving Multiplication Equations Quiz

For Students 7th - 10th
In this solving equations activity, students solve 14 short answer equations. Students isolate a given variable by multiplying or dividing.
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Curated OER

Forming Equations

For Students 8th - 9th
In this math worksheet, students write the equations for the interior angles of triangles and quadrilaterals. Students are given the total number of degrees in each shape and a variable value for the angles.
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Curated OER

Solving Equations (Combine Like Terms)

For Students 8th - 9th
For this combining like terms worksheet, learners solve for "x" by combining like terms in each math equation. Each problem contains two positive variable terms. Students add the coefficients to combine them. They subtract the constant...
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Curated OER

Solving Two-Step Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this two-step equations worksheet, students solve two-step algebraic equations.  Equations contain one variable, multiplication and division steps. This one-page worksheet contains 15 problems.  Answers are provided.
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EngageNY

Classification of Solutions

For Teachers 8th Standards
Is there one, none, or more? Through discussion or activity, scholars find the properties of an equation that will determine the number of solutions. They then use the properties discovered to figure out the number of solutions...
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EduGAINs

Introduction to Solving Linear Systems

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Word problems offer class members an opportunity to learn the concept of solving linear systems using graphs. Individuals choose a problem based upon preferences, break into groups to discuss solution methods and whether there...
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CK-12 Foundation

Applications of Linear Systems: Alcohol Solution in Nursing

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Solve alcohol systems to find the right solution. The interactive allows pupils to manipulate the amount of a solution and displays the total amount in a mixture. Individuals determine the amount of each solution needed to make 15 liters...
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CK-12 Foundation

Properties of Equality and Congruence: Justifying Algebraic Steps

For Students 8th - 10th
No need to justify using this resource. Learners drag justifications for each step of solving an equation in an interactive. To see if they are correct, all they need to do is use a slider and the correct answers appear.
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Curated OER

Operation Sense

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the order of operation in algebraic equations. For this order of operations lesson, students discover the proper order for solving single variable equations.
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Curated OER

Applying Properties to Variables

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders combine like terms in this properties of variables lesson. Using named items (stars, moons and hearts), they combine like terms using variables. They use the distributive property to combine like terms. Finally, they write...

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