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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Solving Systems of Equations With Algebraic Methods

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given verbal and/or algebraic descriptions of situations involving systems of two-variable linear equations, the student will solve the system of equations by different methods.
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Algebra 1: Semester 1: Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module through which students learn about equations including the following: Translating words into equations and equations into words, The Properties of Equality to help solving equations, Techniques for solving simple...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Solving the Unknown With Algebra

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars will learn and reinforce skills for solving for unknowns, manipulating equations while keeping them in balance, using formulas to solve real-world challenges, and working with proportions, radicals and exponents.
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Other

Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System: Using Expressions and Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This lesson provides middle schoolers with opportunities to practice writing equivalent equations and expressions for finding perimeter and patterns on a calendar. It also gives extension and remediation ideas as well as related...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Pattern of Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The students will extend the knowledge of algebraic expressions from geometric representations and ultimately graph linear equations with understanding. The students will also develop a better understanding of algebraic expressions by...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A ced.a.4: Equations and Formulas

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this exercise, students will use inverse operations to solve the equations for the unknown variable, or for the designated variable if there is more than one. Aligns with A-CED.A.4.
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Cuemath

Cuemath: Linear Equations in Two Variables

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive guide for learning all about linear equations in two variables with definitions, how to solve them, solved examples, and practice questions.
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PBS

Pbs: One Variable Equations: How Much Did He Read?

For Students 6th - 8th
Visualize a word problem in multiple ways to develop your problem solving skills. This video focuses on converting a problem with fractions into a one-variable equation and alternately modeling it using unit blocks.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Systems on a Mission

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After solving one system of equations by the methods of graphing, elimination using addition or subtraction, elimination using multiplication, and substitution, students will be given four systems to be solved by one of each of the four...
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Linear Quadratic Systems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Resources to use when planning instruction on linear-quadratic systems. Find lessons on solving systems algebraically and graphically, a practice quiz with solutions, and a worksheet through which students investigate and solve systems.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ee the Sign of Solutions

For Teachers 8th Standards
Eighth graders are presented with five linear equations with one variable and are asked to state whether they have a positive solution, a negative solution, a zero solution, or no solution. Aligns with 8.EE.C.7.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A ced.a.1: Planes and Wheat

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is an exercise in creating equations from a situation with many variables. By giving three different scenarios, students will be reviewing their definitions of the variables to emphasize the importance of defining variables when...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A ced.a.2: Silver Rectangle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This task provides a geometric context for working with ratios and algebraic equations. Students will create and then solve an algebraic equation describing a remarkable shape, the silver rectangle. Aligns with A-CED.A.2.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A Rei Quinoa Pasta 2

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this problem, learners must determine how much quinoa and how much corn are in a type of pasta. They must study the ingredient list which shows the protein content of the pasta. They know that quinoa has more protein than corn and...
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: More Complicated Functions: Intro Linear Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson, students learn about linear functions and how they can be represented as rules and data tables. Includes a worksheet with exploration questions to accompany an interactive Linear Function Machine. The lesson plan is...
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Cuemath

Cuemath: Algebraic Expression

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource helps with understanding the concept of variables, constants, terms, and coefficients of any algebraic expression. Learn how to simplify algebraic expressions using algebraic formulas and the different types of expressions.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Inequalities With Multiplication and Division

For Students 8th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to solve one-step inequalities using multiplication and division. Students watch videos, examine guided notes and attempt practice problems in order to...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A rei.c.6: Estimating a Solution via Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The purpose of this task is to give students an opportunity use quantitative and graphical reasoning to detect an error in a solution. Aligns with A-REI.C.6.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A Rei Pythagorean Triples

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This task has two separate goals: the first is to solve a pair of equations, one quadratic and the other linear. The second goal is to observe that a point that lies on a circle gives rise to a Pythagorean triple. Aligns with A-REI.C.7.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Chem Tutor: Gases

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy page covering most all the gas laws. Each law is described in words and stated as an equation. The use of each law in solving problems is demonstrated. Some problem-solving tips are provided. There are 23 practice problems with...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A ced.a.3: Dimes and Quarters

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This task requires students to recognize the pairs of linear equations in two variables that would be used to solve a given system of equations. Aligns with A-CED.A.3.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.sp Us Airports, Assessment Variation

For Teachers 8th Standards
The scatter plot below shows the relationship between the number of airports in a state and the population of that state according to the 2010 Census. Each dot represents a single state. Students will explore the relationship between the...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ee Quinoa Pasta 1

For Teachers 8th Standards
A type of pasta is made of a blend of quinoa and corn. The pasta company is not disclosing the percentage of each ingredient in the blend but we know that the quinoa in the blend contains 16.2% protein, and the corn in the blend contains...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Log Ride

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
In this instructional task students are given two inequalities, one as a formula and one in words, and a set of possible solutions. They have to decide which of the given numbers actually solve the inequalities. There are two solutions...