Solving for x is a classic algebra scenario. Now, solve for x when the other terms in the equation are variables. Isolate the correct variable and practice writing the equation first before solving. 

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...

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...

Does the explanation make sense? Sample items highlight claim three, communicating reason, in the Smarter Balanced assessments. Teachers use the 16 items to help show pupils the importance of communication and reasoning within...

Use texts and dances to teach inequalities and equations. A sixth-grade unit covers using variables in equations and inequalities to solve problems. Learners show what they know at the end of the unit using two performance tasks, one...

What percent of the mixture is juice? Pairs use their knowledge of proportions to determine what percent a mixture is juice given the percent of juice in the components. Pupils use the procedure learned with the juice mixture problem to...

Harness the power of algebra to solve problems. Young mathematicians learn to work out multi-step problems by applying algebraic techniques, such as solving equations and proportions. They use tape diagrams to model the problem to finish...

Explore how to graph lines from different pieces of information. Scholars learn to graph linear functions when given an equation, given two points that satisfy the function, and when given the initial value and rate of change. They solve...

Class members have the opportunity to quickly change the variables of an exponential graphs through the use of sliders on Desmos. Four graphs are given and young mathematicians, through the use of the graphing app, can discover which...

Use this worksheet with the Hands-On Equations kit of manipulatives. Learners find the value of x in 5 equations, then check their answers. A great addition to your math lesson!

In this solving equations worksheet, students solve 15 equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign. Students are encouraged to check all solutions.

For this solving equations worksheet, learners solve and complete 22 different problems that include using addition and subtraction. First, they solve each equations for the state variable. Then, students define a variable, write an...

In this equations and formulas worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 15 different problems. First, they solve for the variable x in each equation. Then, students solve for y in each equation. In addition, they write an equation and...

In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve equations involving radical equations.  The worksheet provides an explanation and worked examples.  The two page worksheet contains three problems.  Solutions are not...

In this equations worksheet, 4th graders solve 8 problems in which the value of the variable is identified after testing the 4 possibilities provided.

In this solving equations worksheet, students solve and complete 15 different problems. First, they isolate the variable on one side of the equation using the addition/subtraction property of equality. Then, students check each solution...

For this solving linear equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 12 different problems that include various types of linear equations. First, they isolate the variable on one side of the equals sign by adding or subtracting...

In this math worksheet, students solve the problems that use linear equations. They check to see if the solutions are true for each equation.

In this two-step linear equations worksheet, 7th graders solve 15 various problems that include linear equations with more than one-step. First, they need to get the variable, x, alone by subtracting/adding the whole number on the same...

In this solving equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 8 different problems that include identifying equations. First, they define a variable, an algebraic expression and a verbal expression, and an equation by giving an...

In this solving equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 14 different problems by factoring. First, they determine the method they will use to solve each equation. Then, students simplify each side of the equations when...

In this systems of equations worksheet, students solve nonlinear systems of equations. This two-page worksheet contains 20 problems.

In this algebraic equations worksheet, students solve and check ten algebraic equations. In the first 3 problems, they find the solution of the equation by using the substitution method. And in the last 7, students solve for each...

In this solving equations worksheet, students simplify equations containing fractions and variables on both sides and then solve for the unknown. This two-page worksheet contains 25 multi-step problems.