EngageNY
Every Line is a Graph of a Linear Equation
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...
EngageNY
Relationships Between Quantities and Reasoning with Equations and Their Graphs
Graphing all kinds of situations in one and two variables is the focus of this detailed unit of daily lessons, teaching notes, and assessments. Learners start with piece-wise functions and work their way through setting up and solving...
EngageNY
Solving Equations
Teach solving equations through an exploration of properties. Before pupils solve equations they manipulate them to produce equivalent equations. The activity switches the focus from finding a solution to applying properties correctly.
EngageNY
Writing Equations Using Symbols
Build upon prior equation writing experience to create more complicated equations. Lesson one in a 33-part unit builds upon the class members' sixth and seventh grade experience of writing linear equations. Several examples...
Concord Consortium
Same Solution Equations
Group equations by their solutions. Given six different equations, pupils determine which have the same solutions. Scholars explain why some are the same and some are different.
Charleston School District
Pre-Test Unit 5: Solving Equations
Your pupils just may know more than you think they do! A pre-test assesses their ability to solve and write equations. It includes simple quadratic and cubic equations as well.
CK-12 Foundation
Solving Logarithmic Equations
Pupils follow a chain of reasoning in deconstructing a logarithmic equation step by step. Using their knowledge of logarithms, learners compare the solutions of logarithmic equations when the bases are changed.
Concord Consortium
A Linear System
Young mathematicians have the hang of graphing with integer coefficients now. Can they generalize what they've learned to equations with variable coefficients? The task asks individuals to verify the solution to the system is (x,y) and...
Del Mar College
Solving Systems of Equations
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...
Mt. San Antonio Collage
Review: Solving Equations
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...
Curated OER
Multi-Step Equations
In this multi-step equation worksheet, students solve algebraic equations with variables on both sides. They simplify the equation by collecting like terms and then solve for the unknown. This two-page worksheet contains 20 problems....
Curated OER
Number Lines, Variables, Solving for One Variable
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....
Curated OER
Solving Linear Equations
How do you solve linear equations? Learn how to solve simple linear equations by applying properties of equality in this instructional slideshow. The materials include step-by-step instructions and key concepts to support understanding.
Curated OER
Writing Variable Expressions for Physical Models
Explore the concept of writing variable expressions by examining the similarities between expressions with numbers and expressions with variables. Emerging mathematicians determine rules for sequences and patterns before writing a rule...
Teachers.net
Solving Equations Using Variables
Middle-schoolers solve linear equations with one single variable. They solve equations that are randomly generated using index cards. Half of an equation is written on each card and distributed to the class. which then attempts solve...
Curated OER
Solving Systems of Equations
Learners explore the concept of solving systems of equations with two equations and two unknowns. In this solving systems of equations lesson, they work through problems of solving systems by substitution, elimination, and graphing....
Math Drills
Simple Linear Equations (C)
Learners work through each of the 18 practice problems to build skills needed to solve linear equations with one variable.
Curated OER
Solving Linear Equations
Study linear equations with this algebra lesson. Middle schoolers solve linear equations using the appropriate properties and create their own equations for each other to solve.
Curated OER
Solving Equations with Fractions
In this equations with fractions worksheet, middle schoolers 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...
Curated OER
Simple Linear Equations (C)
In this linear equations worksheet, learners solve equations with one variable. This one-page worksheet contains 20 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
Curated OER
Practice Solving Equations
Students practice solving equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve a variety of linear equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, inverse and division. They solve equations with more than one step and...
Curated OER
Solving Equations
In this Algebra I learning exercise, 9th graders solve multi-step equations with variable and constants on both sides of the equal sign. The equations have non-integer solutions. The five page learning exercise contains fifty...
5280 Math
Go with the Flow
Round and round they go ... where they stop, only scholars will know. By writing systems of equations, classes determine the number of cars a roundabout can handle given specific constraints. Systems use up to six variables and become...
Curated OER
One Step Equations: Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide
One step equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and subtraction. Step by step methods of how to solve these equations and has practice problems for each operation. Answers are provided. As a...