Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving Linear Systems by Substitution
Twenty-seven problems present a variety of practice solving linear systems by substitution. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Linear Equations Word Problems
Solve word problems about real world relationships that are given in formulas. Functions are written using function notation.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Age Word Problems
Dr. Math walks you through the necessary steps to solve age problems. Additional examples are included.
Hopelink
Hopelink: Math Lesson Idea: Word Problems
Teach your students to reason with language and to use imagery to translate language into mathematical equations.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Equations With Fractions
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains solving equations with fractions by finding the least common multiple of the denominators and clearing the fractions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems: Solving Linear Systems
Practice using your graphing calculator for solving linear systems. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems
Practice using your graphing calculator for linear equation and linear inequality problems. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.
Other
Mesa Community College: Solving Rational Equations
Explains and models the steps to follow for solving six rational equations. Includes link to practice problems.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Classic Problems From the Dr. Math Archives
Several classics in the world of math are demonstrated on this Math Forum site. Clear explanations are given for each problem and links are included for extensions.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Translating Word Problems: Key Words
Use this lesson to get a clear explanation of how to translate word problems into mathematical equations. Included is a table for common phrases and their mathematical symbols. Use the examples as guides for working on your own problems....
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Polynomial Equations of a Higher Degree
The lesson discusses solving and graphing polynomial equations of higher degree. The resource consists of class notes, calculator tips, examples, and practice problems with solutions. The teacher resource includes an activity that...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Exponential Functions
This tutorial explains exponential functions and provides links pertaining to topics on them. You will learn to use the exponent keys on your calculator, to graph exponential functions, and to solve compound interest problems.
Other
Algebra Lab: Translating Word Problems Into Equations
Practice translating word problems into equations, and then solve some for review.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Nctm: Ask Dr. Math: Solving Inequalities
In response to a student question about solving an inequality, "Dr. Math" provides a general discussion of what is necessary to solve these types of problems.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Computational Science and Engineering I
A collection of video lectures from a course reviewing linear algebra with applications to networks, structures, and estimation. Webpage includes thirty-six lectures from a professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Lectures...
Other
Teachers Choice: Simplifying Expressions
Learn about simplifying algebraic expressions at this complete "how to" website. Detailed descriptions with examples and a downloadable file that let's you practice your skills.
Rice University
Rice University: The Hand Squeeze
Students will enjoy this data collection and class analysis experiment involving the time it takes for a hand squeeze to travel around a circle of people. From organizing the activity to collecting the data to making a table and graphing...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Linear Models of Direct Variation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will write, graph, and solve direct variation models for real-world problems. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, study vocabulary, watch...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Exponential Growth and Decay
Complete practice exercises after learning how to solve exponential growth and decay problems.