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The Value of a Number

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students assess informal methods to solve real-world problems that utilize simple equations that involve one variable. They incorporate concrete objects to assist them in the solving of a variety of equations. The students are actively...
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Solving Fractional Equations

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve irrational functions by identifying the variables and make sure the equation is a true statement. They solve word problems also. There are 12 questions with an answer key.
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Balancing Equations and Using a Pyramid

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete worksheets and make journal entries to interpret mathematical expressions about the pyramids. In this equality by balancing equations lesson, 6th graders participate in groups or by themselves to complete exercises...
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Evaluating Variable Expressions

For Students 8th - 11th
In this algebraic expressions learning exercise, students solve each variable expression by using the given values. There are 24 expressions to evaluate.
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Solving Multi-Step Equations

For Students 9th
In this multi-step equations activity, 9th graders solve and complete 11 different problems that include applying several steps to complete each one. First, they determine what the operations have done to the variable and undo these...
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Systems of Equations - Week 6

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this systems of equations worksheet, learners solve systems of equations simultaneously. They read story problems, write systems of equations. This two-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Equations as Relations

For Students 9th
In this equations as relations instructional activity, 9th graders solve and complete 8 different problems that include writing equations as relations. First, they determine the ordered pairs that are solutions for each given equation....
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Equations

For Students 4th
In this equations worksheet, 4th graders solve 8 problems in which the value of the variable is identified after testing the 4 possibilities provided.
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Equations and Inequalities

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students in a college algebra class use graphs to solve inequalities. Using the coordinate graphing system, they represent the relationship between x and y intercepts. They practice solving equations with complex numbers and locate...
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Solving Equations with Fractions

For Students 6th - 8th
For this equations with fractions worksheet, students find the solutions to 7 equations with fractions. They find the common denominator to eliminate the fractions before finding the value of the variable. This is an interactive...
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Solving Systems of Equations

For Students 9th
In this systems of equations activity, 9th graders solve and complete 19 different problems. First, they solve each of the given equations. Then, students set the equations up in standard form and enter the coefficients of x and y. They...
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Review of Systems of Equations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students work to complete various algebraic equations using different methods. Given a word problem, students create a poster identifying the various parts of the equation as well as the solution to the problem. Posters are presented...
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Pre-Algebra Worksheet 1

For Students 9th
In this pre-algebra expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve 17 different problems related to various expressions. First, they write each phrase as an algebraic expression. Then, students write each sentence as an algebraic equations.
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System of Linear Equations - Word Problems

For Students 9th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students analyze word problems, define variables, set up a system of linear equations, and solve the system.  There are 7 questions.
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Doing Battle With Radical Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe and solve examples of equations involving radicals. They complete a Doing Battle With Radical Equations worksheet and checklist.
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Systems of Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this systems of equations worksheet, students complete 14 multiple choice questions involving systems of equations and finding how many solutions belong to a set of systems.
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Scale and Equations

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders solve equations by using the concept of a scale where unknowns are represented by cylinders and numbers by marbles.  The four page worksheet contains ten problems.  Answers are not...
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Reteach: Solve Multiplication Equations

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this multiplication worksheet, learners use inverse operations to solve for n in a set of 4 equations. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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MP3 Purchase Plans

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Use algebra to solve real world problems. Mathematicians practice use of graphs, tables, and linear functions to solve a problem regarding mp3 purchase plans. They work in groups to solve the problem and present their findings and...
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Developing the Concept: Percents

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this percents lesson, learners review how to solve a multiplication equation where they must solve for a variable. They solve equations with missing numbers and percents.
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Is It Linear?

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Math apprentices are introduced to the components of a linear relationship. In groups, they write story problems that incorporate this relationship and relates to the real world. They give their problem to the class for them to solve.
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Pedal Power

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Employ proportional reasoning and algebraic understanding to a determine a real world math quandary. Intel has created a project based unit to engage learners in using algebra to describe the physical world. They will create equations,...
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Solving Linear Systems Using Matrices

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Start with the definition of a determinant and how to evaluate a 2x2 determinant. Apply this skill to solve systems of two equations with two unknowns by using Cramer's rule. These four basic problems would be good for a quick review or...
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Least Squares Fit Line

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Practice makes perfect! Learners estimate the least squares fit line for a set of data. They understand error involved in least squares fit lines, and solve application problems using least square fit lines.