Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving for an Unknown

For Students 8th - 9th
In this solving for the unknown worksheet, students solve and complete 18 different problems that include algebraic expressions. First, they study each pattern in the equations shown. Then, students solve each equation for the variable...
Lesson Plan
Kenan Fellows

Algebra I Review, Solving for Unknown Variable

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Many high school science courses rely on mastery of algebra skills. In an integrated chemistry and Algebra II lesson scholars review solving equations for a specified variable with a worksheet. They use common chemistry equations to...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Solve for the Unknown

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Regents Exam: Solving Rationals 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this rational number worksheet, students add and subtract fractions containing variables. They find common denominators and solve for the unknown. This four-page worksheet contains eighteen problems. Answers are listed on the last...
Assessment
1
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Illustrative Mathematics

Solving Equations

For Teachers 8th Standards
If you have two bags with an unknown number of tiles, represented by x, and you add three tiles to get seven total, you can set up a linear equation to represent the problem. Use this example and a few others to demonstrate how to solve...
PPT
BW Walch

Creating Linear Equations in One Variable

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The example of two travelers meeting somewhere along the road has been a stereotypical joke about algebra as long as algebra has existed. Here in this detailed presentation, this old trope gets a careful and approachable treatment....
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Finding an Unknown Angle

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Teach your class how to apply their knowledge of geometry as they explore the unknown. In order to find an unknown angle, students must understand that rectangles have four interior right angles, that right angles have 90 degrees, and...
Assessment
Los Angeles County Office of Education

Assessment For The California Mathematics Standards Grade 6

For Students 6th Standards
Test your scholars' knowledge of a multitude of concepts with an assessment aligned to the California math standards. Using the exam, class members show what they know about the four operations, positive and negative numbers, statistics...
Lesson Plan
Mathematics Assessment Project

Building and Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th Standards
Young scholars write and solve linear equations in one variable based on descriptions of the operations that are applied to the unknown variable in an algebra machine. They then create their own problems for classmates to solve.
PPT
Curated OER

Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
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.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Equations and Formulas

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Your class is asked to use inverse operations to solve eleven equations for unknown variables or to rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity of interest. By using the same reasoning as solving one- and two-step equations, algebra...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Equations with one Variable II

For Students 9th - 12th
In this single variable equations activity, students solve 5 problems using different equations to solve for one unknown. They use Hubble's Law to find the velocity of a galaxy knowing the distance it travels.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Combining Like Terms and Solving

For Students 8th - 9th
In this combining like terms and solving worksheet, students combine terms in simple algebraic equations and solve for the unknown. When needed, kids may observe step-by-step instructions to solve given equations. There are 20 problems...
Lesson Plan
Willow Tree

Direct and Inverse Variations

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Enhance pupil understanding of proportions and variable relationships by studying direct and inverse variation. Use the idea of a proportional relationship to teach direct variation. Then use a similar pattern to help individuals...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Equations Mixed Review

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students solve linear equations with two steps. In this algebra lesson, students isolate the variable and solve for the unknown using division, multiplication, addition and subtraction.
Assessment
1
1
Inside Mathematics

Coffee

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
There are many ways to correlate coffee to life, but in this case a worksheet looks at the price of two different sizes of coffee. It requires interpreting a graph with two unknown variables, in this case the price, and solving for...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Equations That Have the Variable in Both Sides

For Students 10th - 11th
For this algebra worksheet, students solve equations using addition, multiplication, division and subtraction. They factor through distribution and solve for the unknown. There are 9 questions with an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Two-Step Equations with Decimals

For Students 8th - 9th
In this two-step equation worksheet, students use two-steps to solve for the unknown. Problems involving using addition, subtraction addition, and multiplication. This worksheet contains 18 problems and does contain an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Equations with one Variable

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems by rewriting it as an equations and solving for the unknown. There are 4 questions with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders discuss the steps for solving linear equations and work through examples with the teacher. They work in pairs to create their own linear equation and complete a...
Study Guide
Curated OER

Understanding Variables

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve linear equations and identify the unknown. In this algebra lesson, students define a variable and use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to solve. They change the equation depending on the value of the...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Word Problems Leading to Rational Equations

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Show learners how to apply rational equations to the real world. Learners solve problems such as those involving averages and dilution. They write equations to model the situation and then solve them to answer the question —...
Activity
Noyce Foundation

The Wheel Shop

For Students K - 12th Standards
Teach solving for unknowns through a problem-solving approach. The grouping of five lessons progresses from finding an unknown through simple reasoning to solving simultaneous equations involving three and four variables. Each lesson...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Problems - Writing Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this solving problems worksheet, learners read short word statements, translate them into an algebraic equation, and solve the problem. Twelve problems are listed on this one-page worksheet.