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The Great Race

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students are presented with a story about two individuals running a race in which one is given a head start. Students must map the progress of the runners, create a chart examining patterns and graph the progress. In the end, students...
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Variables on Both Side

For Students 7th - 8th
In this math worksheet, learners are given 12 algebraic equations to solve. Students are then given 3 story problems to write in equation form and solve.
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Working With Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
First, middle school mathematicians read phrases and translate them into a variable expression. Then, they make statements that explain expressions. On a second page, they combine variables to simplify expressions, and then they...
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Whatever You do to One Side, You Must do the Other

For Students 7th - 9th
In this solving linear equations worksheet, students combine like terms to solve 9 equations. Students solve 8 proportion problems by cross multiplying.
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Lesson 2: The Quadratic Equation

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students graph quadratic equations. They use interactive graphs, on CD-ROM, to answer specific equations. Students identify the vertex of a parabola and the axis of symmetry.
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Barbie Bungee

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Middle and high schoolers collect and analyze their data. In this statistics lesson plan, pupils analyze graphs for linear regression as they discuss the relationship of the function to the number of rubber bands and the distance of the...
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Two-Step Word Problems

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Learners model a real-life scenario by writing a two-step algebra equation and solving it, as they complete this learning exercise. Ten practice word problems on one piece of paper are nicely prepared just for your young algebra...
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Solve for the Unknown

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
How can shapes help solve literal equations? Scholars first learn to replace variables with shapes to aid in solving literal equations. A worksheet of practice problems helps hone the skill.
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Narrow Corridor

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Buying a new sofa? Learn how to use the Pythagorean Theorem, as well as algebra and graphing techniques, to determine whether the sofa will fit around a corner (which I'm sure you'll agree is a very important consideration!).
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Test #2 Equations Review

For Students 7th - 9th
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...
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Exponents Worksheet: 2 of 2

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Not the most attractive worksheet, but useful nonetheless. A chart is displayed for mathematicians to fill in the power, base number, exponent, the repeated multiplication problem, and the total value. They complete this activity for...
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New York State Testing Program

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this state testing worksheet, middle schoolers solve problems on a variety of topics studied throughout the year.  They find the median, solve algebraic equations, solve proportions, simplify expressions, find percents, and...
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Translate a Story Problem: Nickels, Dimes, and Quarters

For Students 8th - 9th
In this translating a story problem worksheet, students translate a word problem into algebraic symbols. They solve the problem. Students move their mouse over the problem to see the answer.
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Using Proportions

For Students 8th - 12th
For this similarities worksheet, students set up ratios and solve proportions using algebra. All of the equations turn out to be linear with no quadratics to solve. There are 20 questions.  
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Graphs

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve three linear equations to by substitution to determine if the given point is a solution. Students graph and determine the slope and y-intercept of 5 linear equations.
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One Step Equations

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
In this solving equations worksheet, students solve 11 one step equations.  Students subtract a constant to isolate the variable.
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Standard Form of a Circle

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students write equations for a circle on a graph or using a radius. They find intersections and points on a graph.
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2 x 2 Linear Systems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students graph 2x2 systems and solve them algebraically. They investigate parallel systems by solving equations.
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Modeling Two Step Equations

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study linear equations. Using algebra tiles, they model solving two-step linear equations. They discuss inverse operations, demonstrate solutions and justify answers. Given worksheets, students solve real world problems.
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Expressions from Sentences

For Students 7th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite sentences into algebraic equations using variables and solve for the unknown. There are 10 interactive questions with an answer key.
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Quadratics with Irrational Solutions

For Students 8th - 11th
In this algebra instructional activity, students apply the concepts of a right triangle to help them solve for the missing sides of a triangle. They use the quadratic formula to solve word problems. There are 5 problems with an answer key.
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Variable Problems

For Students 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers complete one and two digit number word problems containing variables. They complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Unit 9 Review

For Students 8th - 10th
Middle and high schoolers solve and complete 15 various types of problems that include evaluating expressions and graphing. First, they use the substitution method to solve pairs of equations for a variable. Then, students write out a...
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Make a Math Mascot

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Create a math mascot by identifying irrational and rational numbers. Learners will also solve linear equations.