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Solving One-Step Equations
In this Algebra I activity, 9th graders solve one-step equations that involve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The one page activity contains twenty problems. The answer key is provided.
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Rearranging Algebraic Equations
In this density activity, students review how to rearrange the equation for density to solve for mass or volume. Then students complete 4 problems.
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One-Variable Inequality Word Problems
Here is a great set of eight scenarios that require the writing of a one-variable inequality and then solving to find the solution. This inequality word problem activity is then followed by the solutions to each of the eight problems.
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Solving Simple Equations (E)
In this equations worksheet, students solve 21 problems in which simple equations are solved using addition or subtraction. Students find the value of the variable in each equation.
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Algebra-Solve Word Equations
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a set of 18 word equations. An answer key is included. A website reference is given for additional activities.
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Introduction to Graphical and Algebraic Inverses
Solve inverse functions through graphing and algebra. High schoolers will graph inverse functions and use the correct notation to write the equation. They observe a graph and write an equation for the function. In the end, they will be...
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Radical Equations
This task gives geometry learners practice in solving radical equations in one variable and zeros in extraneous solutions.
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Solving Multi-Step Equations (Ch. 2.3)
Eighth graders solve multi-step equations, showing each step in their solution. This multi-step equations lesson includes sample problems to complete as a class, clear step by step instructions for the student and a linked comic strip...
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Addition Postulate
Add a little algebra to the geometry. Class members learn about the Addition Postulate for segments and angles. The pupils use their knowledge of solving equations to find lengths of segments and measures of angles. Individuals apply...
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Practice Makes Perfect
In this solving for a variable worksheet, students use multiplication and division to solve problems. Students complete six problems by solving an equation.
Illustrative Mathematics
Paying the Rent
Learning how a bank account works is a useful tool. The exercise in the resource is to deduct rent from a checking account and create an equation from a description. Participants then graph the balance of the bank account versus months...
College Board
Random Variables vs. Algebraic Variables
Variables can vary in meaning. A reference material for AP® Statistics explains the difference between random and algebraic variables. It provides a hypothetical situation involving dice—great for use in a classroom situation.
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Solving Equations and Simplifying Expressions
In this algebra worksheet, young scholars solve 12 linear equations. They use opposite operations to solve for the given variable. Students combine like terms and use order of operations rules to simplify 13 expressions.
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Solving Systems with Row Operations 2
Have your class solve equations using matrices by teaching them how to factor systems of equation to identify the point of intersection. They create their matrices on the Ti and perform row operations to simplify.
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The Yo-Yo Problem: Solving Linear Equations
Students write the algebraic equation to determine the number of weeks money must be saved to purchase a yo-yo. In this algebra lesson, students create a pattern of one penny surrounded by six pennies. They continue the pattern and...
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Equations and Functions
For this algebra worksheet, students solve linear equations and write them in the y-intercept form. They evaluate and solve equations. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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Solving Equations with Addition and SUbtraction
Students solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students isolate the variable on one side of the equal sign and solve for x. They rewrite word problems and solve for x.
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Solving Equations Mixed Review
Young scholars solve linear equations with two steps. In this algebra lesson, students isolate the variable and solve for the unknown using division, multiplication, addition and subtraction.
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Solving Equations as Word Problems
Students solve linear equations using word problems. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite the word problems by identifying the important information. They make a table and graph their results to analyze it.
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Solving Equations by Completing the Square
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve 24 quadratic equations using the process called completing the square. Students must first use mathematics to write the quadratic equation in standard form (ax^2+bx+c=0).
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Algebra Project
What would your dream house look like? A cottage? A medieval castle? High schoolers enrolled in Algebra design the perfect house while using slopes to write equations for various aspects of the project.
Math Drills
Linear Equations ax = c (A)
Skills drills help math learners become adept at solving equations. This worksheet provides 15 simple linear equations with one variable each. Learners simply solve them. It should not take long, therefore you may want to keep this on...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Solving Linear Equations in Two Variables
Solving problems about pen and paper with systems of equations ... or is it the other way around? In the lesson, learners first interpret expressions and use equations in two variables to solve problems about notebooks and pens. They...
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Overcoming Obstacles in Factoring
What do you do when factoring doesn't work? Learners complete the square when faced with quadratic expression that don't factor traditionally. They then use factoring by grouping to solve polynomial equations.