Mathematicians use an inquiry method to solve linear equations. In this linear equations lesson, students practice solving equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They solve multi-step equations and equations...

Get hands on with solving systems of equations graphically. A solid lesson plan uses guided practice to show how to solve systems of linear equations. It allows time for sharing ideas and provides a printable matching activity...

How many different ways can three planes intersect? The interactive provides three movable planes. Pupils manipulate the planes to determine the number of solutions possible based upon their intersections.

Students explore the concept of solving two-step equations. For this solving two-step equations lesson, students watch a short video about solving equations. Students view a PowerPoint presentation about solving two-step equations....

The process for balancing chemical equations is stepped through slide by slide in this presentation. For some strange reason, the subscripts for certain elements are not dropped down on the first slide only, so you may want to copy the...

In this algebra worksheet, students work with pairs of linear equations. Three problems ask students to determine if the given ordered pair is a solution of the system of equations. Students graph two systems to determine the solution.

Middle schoolers problem solve and calculate the answers to eighteen linear equations involving a variety of variables.

In this algebra worksheet, students solve linear equations for the given variable. They use combining like terms to simplify equations. Students use opposite operations to isolate the variable.

In this math worksheet, students learn to read a word problem, write an equation, solve for the variable and write and label the answer. There are examples given at the top of the page although directions tell students to "use...

Use this equations worksheet to have your learners solve word problems containing equations with variables. They complete 10 multiple choice questions.

Math manipulatives are wonderful for demonstrating any number of mathematical concepts in a concrete and visual way. Learners review the addition property of equality and the zero property using a scale model kit (not shown). They...

There is only one introductory algebra word problem here and an explanation is detailed below. Because of this format, consider projecting it as an all-class warm up. Learners examine a scenario where Sam can fill a box in three minutes,...

Learners solve word problems and regular number problems having to do with equations with variables. They complete 10 problems.

Develop understanding of algebraic expressions and equations by having your class define examples of each. The class discusses how parentheses affect the order of operations and learn how to solve for x. A variety of examples are used.

This instructional activity provides good practice of factoring expressions and solving quadratic equations by factoring. It also includes a word problem and graphing an equation using a calculator. This one-page instructional activity...

In this rational equations worksheet, students solve and complete 11 various types of problems. First, they find a number that is the reciprocal of one described in each statement. Then, students solve for the variable in each expression.

Middle schoolers explore grouping symbols to mathematical equations to discover the importance of the "order of operations." Learners compare the absence of commas in connected text to the absence of grouping symbols in mathematical...

In this algebraic equations worksheet, students solve 8 equations. Students then answer 2 word problems and simplify 2 expressions by combining like terms and using the distributive property. Students also write equations from a diagram.

In this algebraic worksheet, 6th graders focus on expressions with two variables.  Students complete 5 problems using decimals and the workspace given to demonstrate how each problem is solved.

Fifth graders read and write equations. In this equation writing instructional activity, 5th graders use real life scenarios to write equations. Students use manipulatives, draw pictures and make tables to understand how to write...

Using elimination to find the point of intersection of two lines, students learn to solve systems of equation. They graph their solutions and use the TI to verify the solution.

In this linear equation worksheet, students solve and complete 2 different experiments that include using linear equations. First, they determine the difference between independent and dependent variables. Then, students graph their...

Students solve systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students graph lines and identify the point of intersection. They identify the function to see if it is a function.

How can shapes help solve literal equations? Scholars first learn to replace variables with shapes to aid in solving literal equations. A worksheet of practice problems helps hone the skill.