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Creating Linear Equations in One Variable
The example of two travelers meeting somewhere along the road has been a stereotypical joke about algebra as long as algebra has existed. Here in this detailed presentation, this old trope gets a careful and approachable treatment....
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Understanding Variables
Students solve linear equations and identify the unknown. In this algebra lesson, students define a variable and use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to solve. They change the equation depending on the value of the...
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Regents Exam: Solving Rationals 1
In this rational number worksheet, students add and subtract fractions containing variables. They find common denominators and solve for the unknown. This four-page worksheet contains eighteen problems. Answers are listed on the last...
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Quiz: Solve for the Unknown - Logarithms
In this logarithm worksheet, students solve for the unknown. With the assistance of a graphing calculator, they identify the value of one variable. This one-page worksheet includes ten problems which contain one variable with integers.
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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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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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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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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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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.
Illustrative Mathematics
Equations and Formulas
Your class is asked to use inverse operations to solve eleven equations for unknown variables or to rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity of interest. By using the same reasoning as solving one- and two-step equations, algebra...
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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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Unit 4: Worksheet I - Algebraic Equations
In this algebraic equation learning exercise, students read a story problem. They write algebraic equations and solve for the unknown. Students also use a guess and check table to solve problems. This one-page learning exercise...
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Solving Linear Equations
Ninth graders solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders discuss the steps for solving linear equations and work through examples with the teacher. They work in pairs to create their own linear equation and complete a...
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Mixture Problems
Mix up your lessons with the resource on mixture problems. Scholars use manipulatives to model and solve mixture problems. Individuals then set up both one- and two-variable equations to solve the problems.
Willow Tree
Direct and Inverse Variations
Enhance pupil understanding of proportions and variable relationships by studying direct and inverse variation. Use the idea of a proportional relationship to teach direct variation. Then use a similar pattern to help individuals...
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Integer Interpreter
Can you add variables if you don't know their value? Using an empty number line, scholars first locate the position of the difference, sum, product, and quotient of two unknown integers. Later problems mix operations as well as add...
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Easy Worksheet: Colinear Points
In this colinear points learning exercise, students solve 4 short answer problems. Students find unknown values of x using properties of colinear points. Students set up and solve equations given colinear points and variable lengths.
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Weighing Time
Students devise a strategy to solve problems that is done in a systematic and mathematical fashion. The finding of the unknown value is the focus of the lesson. To solve linear equations proficiently is the skill of the lesson.
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The Golden Ratio
Young scholars solve problems using ratios and proportions. In this algebra lesson plan, students verify proportions, solve for the unknown and use real life scenario to model proportion.
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PreCalculus - Logarithms #5
In this logarithms learning exercise, students simplify 14 logarithms. Students re-write each set of logarithms as a single logarithm and solve for the unknown variable.
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Tests for Parallelograms Homework
In this test for parallelograms learning exercise, learners solve 15 short answer problems. Students determine if a given sketch is a parallelogram given angle measures and/or side lengths. Learners use knowledge of parallelograms to...
Helping with Math
Writing Simple Equations
In this simple equations worksheet, students examine diagrams and write equations to support the information in the diagram. This one-page worksheet contains 10 problems. This worksheet may be completed on-line or produced in printed...
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Worksheet Chapter 7.1 & 8.1 College Prep Algebra
For this algebra worksheet, young scholars solve equations through substitution and then solve for an unknown. They simplify division equations containing exponents and two variables and solve radical problems. This worksheet contains...
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Linear Equations
This is a great activity from start to finish. With partners and on their own, learners write and solve linear equations and inequalities. They use manipulatives, group work, and an included worksheet to make magic with their problem...