Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Linear Equations in x

For Teachers 8th Standards
What does it mean to solve an equation? The resource revisits the concept of making a linear equation true. Classmates use algebraic methods to transform sides of equations to expressions with fewer terms. They use substitution to...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Fixing the Furnace

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
This comprehensive resource applies simultaneous equations to a real-life problem. Though the commentary starts with a graph, some home consumers may choose to begin with a table. A graph does aid learners to visualize the shift of one...
Worksheet
Waterloo Mathematics

Grade 7 Patterning and Algebra: Algebraic Expressions

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Classmates solve 18 different problems that are mostly word problems that apply algebraic expressions. They draw different combinations of masses on a scale that would balance. They also simplify expressions and solve for x in a number...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

An Application of Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th Standards
Just how far will the Facebook post go? Lead a discussion on how to manipulate the sum of a geometric series to figure out a formula to find the sum at any step. The plan contains an alternative to the discussion with more...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Solving a Linear Equation

For Teachers 8th Standards
Solving an equation is the art of creating simpler equivalent equations using properties of equality. Here, classes see that solving an equation is not always as easy as guessing. The lesson presents linear equations that scholars must...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Inequalities in Two Variables

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
This study guide is a great resource to help you present the steps to graphing linear inequalities. Show your class two different ways to graph an inequality and work on a real-world example together. The document could also be easily...
Assessment24:24
Mathed Up!

Algebra: Substitution

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
The sixteen problems in this resource present opportunities for pupils to practice substituting into algebraic expressions. Scholars evaluate algebraic expressions for given values of the variables. In a few cases, class members need to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Number Lines, Variables, Solving for One Variable

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Review basic algebraic rules of addition of integers. Then have the class define a variable and explore methods of solving equations with one variable. They observe solving expressions using inverse operations and simplifying solutions....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Review the form of a quadratic function, and the parabola it creates. Continue on with the whole group to work through a mini-lab, practicing how to graph quadratic equations with one variable. The goal of this lesson is for the group...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Single Variable Division Equations: Paper Car Tires

For Students 7th Standards
Don't tire of solving equations, mix up your lesson! A virtual interactive has users drag paper tires to toy cars. Solving a one-step equation lets them find how many cars can be made from a given number of tires.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Determining the Equation of a Line: Temperature Conversion Challenge

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Line up the temperature conversions. Pupils create the linear function between Celsius and Fahrenheit on a graph by plotting the freezing and boiling points of water. The scholars determine how the relationship changes based upon...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Every Line is a Graph of a Linear Equation

For Teachers 8th Standards
Challenge the class to determine the equation of a line. The 21st part in a 33-part series begins with a proof that every line is a graph of a linear equation. Pupils use that information to find the slope-intercept form of the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

One-Step Equations With Integers

For Students 7th - 9th
In this one-step equation worksheet, students solve simple one-step equations containing one variable. Equations contain both positive and negative integers. All four operations are used in this worksheet. Twenty-eight problems are...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 2 Practice test

For Students 8th - 11th
Overall, this instructional activity contains a good selection of problems that reviews different aspects of linear equations. Learners examine and graph linear equations, absolute value equations, and inequalities in two variables. The...
Worksheet
Lorain County Community College

Solving Linear Equations in One Variable

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Multiple-step problems don't have to equal tough problems. This activity provides a list of steps needed to go through multi-step equations that include combining like terms and distributing. With ten problems total, your learners will...
PPT
BW Walch

Creating and Graphing Exponential Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Frequently found in biology and economic application problems, exponential equations show up as stars in this introductory presentation. Taking no background or knowledge of exponentials for granted, the slides walk learners...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Equations and Formulas

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
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...
Handout
Charleston School District

Solving Equations with the Distributive Property

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Now there are parentheses in these equations? As the lessons continue in this series, equations get progressively more complex. Eighth graders solve equations by applying the distributive property before using inverse operations. 
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EngageNY

Solution Sets to Simultaneous Equations (part 1)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
How are systems related? Build on your pupils' previous knowledge of solving systems of equations by introducing systems of inequalities. Learners explore similarities between systems of equations and inequalities to make a strong...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Equations with Variables on Both Sides: Rubber Ducky Math

For Students 8th
Rubber ducky, you're the one ... to help solve equations. Young mathematicians use an interactive to set up a situation involving rubber ducks. This helps users visualize and solve an equation with variables on both sides.
Unit Plan
Benjamin Franklin High School

Saxon Math: Algebra 2 (Section 1)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
This first of twelve algebra 2 resources provides a broad review of many algebra 1 concepts through a number of separable lessons and labs. Starting with the real number system and its subsystems, the sections quickly but thoroughly...
Worksheet
Curated OER

One-Step Equations With Fractions

For Students 8th - 10th
Students solve 22 single step equations involving fractions. In this fraction equations worksheet, students add, subtract, multiply and divide to solve single step equations.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Use this worksheet to write equations in both point-slope form and slope-intercept form. Start by writing equations given one point and the slope and finish by writing equations given two points and a few real-world applications. The...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra Challenge: One Variable Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this equation instructional activity, students solve one-step algebra equations. They use the distributive property to solve two-step algebra equations. This one-page instructional activity contains 20 problems.