Buying a new sofa? Learn how to use the Pythagorean Theorem, as well as algebra and graphing techniques, to determine whether the sofa will fit around a corner (which I'm sure you'll agree is a very important consideration!).

Fifth graders solve equations. In this algebraic equations lesson plan, 5th graders use the inverse operation to solve an equation. The teacher reminds students to perform the operation on both sides of the equation. This lesson plan...

In this solving equations worksheet, students solve 11 one step equations.  Students subtract a constant to isolate the variable.

In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve problems involving the laws of exponents, including fractional exponents, solve radical equations, and graph radical functions.  The ten page worksheet contains fifty-seven...

In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders use the order of operations to evaluate numerical expressions containing parenthesis and brackets.  The one page interactive worksheet contains instruction, worked examples and ten practice...

Third graders investigate numerical and geometric patterns and express them in words or numbers.  In this algebraic reasoning lesson, 3rd graders analyze the structure of the pattern and how it changes or grows, organize information...

Students determine how the weights of 7 objects on a seesaw can vary and still be in balance. They also write equations in algebraic terms, how to change 3 variables in an equation expressed in algebraic terms to obtain the correct...

High schoolers write the distance formula to solve equations for finding the distance between 2 points. In this distance formula lesson plan, students also write sentences explaining why their formulas would work.

Sixth graders investigate the concepts of a variable, constant, expressions, and equations. They solve problems which require the interpretation of expressions in and out of equations looking for solutions. Students also use a balance...

In this practice exit exam, high schoolers complete a variety of basic algebra problems on an Algebra I skill level. They simplify expressions containing variables, factor quadratic equations, find the slope of a line, identify the...

Ninth graders solve multi-step equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, watch a video on solving equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign.  Students visit an Internet site to solve simple equations through the use...

In this using proportions worksheet, 10th graders solve 9 various types of problems that include two word problems suing proportions. First, they use the table to find the ratios of each and express each ratio as a decimal rounded to...

In this formulas learning exercise, learners transform and algebraically manipulate formulas for various variables.  There are 5 multiple choice questions.

Students factor and solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students identify the domain and range of the quadratic function. They graph the parabola and identify the vertex.

Sixth graders perform the Order of Operations. Given various story problems, groups of students solve equations requiring division, multiplication, parenthesis, exponents and other mathematical processes. They discuss the order of...

Students explore the concept of 2-variable equations and expressions. In this 2-variable equation and expression lesson plan, students translate 2-variable word problems into 2-variable equations and expressions.

In this distributive property instructional activity, students solve and complete 12 different problems that include using the distributive property to solve. First, they name the coefficient of each terms and list the like terms. Then,...

In this Algebra II/Trigonometry worksheet, students solve problems involving angle of depression or elevation, evaluate trigonometric expressions, solve trigonometric equations, and graph trigonometric functions. The one page worksheet...

In this associative property worksheet, students solve 10 different problems that include using the associative property to solve each one. First, they rewrite each equation by using the associative property. Then, students solve each...

In this algebra worksheet, students use algebraic expression to rewrite word problems and solve the equations. There are 4 expanded questions on this worksheet.    

In this multiplying polynomials instructional activity, 9th graders solve 10 different equations that involve multiplying various polynomials. First, they determine how many polynomials are in each problem. Then, students distribute by...

For this undefined fractions worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems related to solving various undefined fractions. They determine the value of x in each that makes the fractions undefined. Students determine when the...

In this rational fractions activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that contain using multiplication to solve them. First, they multiply the numerators, then they multiply the denominators in each problem shown. Students also...

In this common factors worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include determining the common factors in each equation. First, they determine the greatest common factor of both terms. Then, students factor out the...