Sharpen your problem solving skills with this story problem learning exercise. There are six multiplication and division problems given. 

The brother-sister pair Carlos and Clarita need your class's help in developing their new pet sitting business. Through a variety of scenarios and concerns presented to the siblings, the learners thoroughly explore systems of equations...

The risk of contracting an infection in the hospital is low, but it does happen. Learn what risk factors have the highest correlation with hospital-acquired infections in the final lesson of a three-part series. Using the open source R...

Introduce the inverse matrix method to solve systems of linear equations both algebraically and graphically. Using given data, your class checks their answers with graphing calculators. Handouts are included in this well-thought out lesson.

In this solving equations activity, 9th graders solve and complete 21 different problems that include solving various equations that contain a variable on both sides of the equal sign. Then, students write an equations and solve it,...

In this systems of equations worksheet, students use Cramer's Rule to solve a systems of equations worksheet. This two-page worksheet contains 14 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.

In this quadratic equations worksheet, students solve quadratic equations containing square roots. They combine like terms and solve for the unknown. This four-page worksheet contains 28 problems. Answers are provided on the last two pages.

In this systems of equations instructional activity, students solve 13 systems of equations.  Students use elimination to solve three variable systems of equations.

Solving systems of equations with a twist! If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, then this is the problem for you. For this scenario, some money is found on the ground and you need to determine if it belongs in the cash...

While there are many types of equations to solve, the main focus here is on quadratics. Starting with a quick review of the different methods, learners are guided through the solving process and are challenged to solve higher level...

How do you make these x's get along? Building on the previous lesson in the series, learners solve equations by combining like terms. The video uses objects to help pupils understand the concept. 

To find x, you have to get it by itself, correct? Individuals solve a linear word problem and share their solutions with others that solved the problem in a similar fashion. They then complete a self-assessment on how they feel about...

Use of the resource = Opportunities for increased learning. Learners must use equations and inequalities to solve real-world and geometric problems.

There are many equations Algebra I students are not ready to solve. Graphing to solve gives them a strategy to use when they are unsure of an algebraic approach to solve the problem. The lesson exposes learners to a wide variety of...

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...

Cover it up to reveal the values of variables. Using arrangements of colored tiles representing algebraic expressions, pupils layer them over each other to determine the values of variables. The procedure models the elimination method in...

Eliminate a color by dragging shapes. The interactive provides a graphical color display that allows for pupils to solve a linear system by elimination. Learners combine figures following set rules for positive and negative shapes. The...

Ninth graders review the information that they have already learned with regard to linear equations and graphical representations. They then assist in combining equations with a graphical element and complete various graphs with this...

Lets keep the system working and show learners the three ways to solve linear systems of equations. Each method includes step-by-step instructions to work their way through the problem. The same problem is used for each method to show...

In this online math worksheet, high schoolers solve for "x" by completing simple two-step equations. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific...

What a great classroom resource! The intention of this lesson is to show that real-world math can and should be applied to the community in which your students reside. The class relates properties of equations to solving for species...

Help learners get their facts in line to build and solve complicated linear equations and inequalities. Pupils build upon their knowledge of solving basic equations and inequalities to solve more complex ones. Individuals work with...

There is no substitute for checking the solution. A short introduction to the substitution method of solving systems of equations is an ideal resource for algebra classes. The slides present steps for the substitution method and...

Students explore the concept of solving systems of equations. In this solving systems of equations activity, students watch YouTube videos about how to solve systems by graphing and by elimination. Students use an interactive website to...