Use the principle of zero product to solve these polynomial equations. There are 21 problems in various forms to solve. Some are already set to equal zero, but might needs to be put in descending order. Then there are sunsequent problems...

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.

In this simultaneous equations instructional activity, pupils solve systems of equations. They graph systems of equations and write equations to fit given situations. This two-page instructional activity contains three multi-step problems.

Examine the usefulness of matrices when solving linear systems of higher dimensions. The instructional activity asks learners to write and solve systems of linear equations in four and five variables. Using matrices, pupils solve the...

Is the application of systems of equations giving your class headaches? Use this resource to build on your pupils' logic to lead them to building equations and using algebraic methods. The lesson begins with an exploration of...

Learners step up to the plate as they first complete an assessment task using linear equations to determine the best company from which to buy baseball jerseys. They then evaluate provided sample responses identifying strengths and...

All too often stores give coupons for an item, but when you go into buy it, the item is on discount.  The store won’t take the coupon if the discount is used. So what do you do, use the coupon or take the discount? This activity...

Small groups analyze the attendance at a movie theater and determine the amount of money made for per show. Team members calculate the number of shows it would take for a theater to make a profit after purchasing a new digital projector....

Variables may be unknown, but expressions and equations are easy to understand. Pupils learn to write, evaluate, and simplify numeric and algebraic expressions. They also investigate how to write and solve simple equations and...

In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use the properties of equality to solve multi-step equations in one variable.  The tow page worksheet contains explanation, guided examples, and fifteen practice problems.  Answers are...

In this equations review worksheet, students solve algebraic equations with one variable.  They use inverse operations to solve for the unknown.  Students translate word sentences to number sentences and then solve.  This...

For this multi-step equation, students solve for the unknown. Equations contain at least two operations, addition, subtraction and/or multiplication. Students use their algebra steps to solve 26 problems on the two pages. The...

Use this worksheet for practice or review solving linear equations in one variable. Problems range from multiple-step problems involving parentheses and combining like terms, to word problems, to equations with no solution or infinitely...

Graph inequalities and discuss the difference in their slopes. Learners observe rate of change as they compare linear, quadratic, and cubic functions.

In this linear equations worksheet, students solve linear equations for the variables with negatives and fractions. Students complete 28 problems.

In this linear equation worksheet, students solve basic linear equations containing positive and negative integers. Students show their algebra steps, as they solve for "x." The majority of the ten equations contain two terms, and a few...

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

For this logarithm worksheet, students solve for the unknown. With the assistance of a graphing calculator, they identify the value of one variable. This one-page worksheet includes ten problems which contain one variable with integers.

In this linear equations learning exercise, learners solve and complete 20 different problems that include using the order of operations. First, they distribute to remove the parentheses and combine like terms. Then, students move...

Help learners understand the benefits of rearranging a formula. Scholars practice rearranging formulas for specific variables. They also analyze formulas to understand one variable's effect on the other. 

There is no substitute for checking the solution. A short introduction to the substitution method of solving systems of equations is an ideal resource for algebra classes. The slides present steps for the substitution method and...

Not all resources are created equal — and your class benefits! Scholars learn how to solve one-step inequalities using inverse operations. They complete an activity matching inequalities to their solutions.

Students explore the concept of solving systems of equations. In this solving systems of equations activity, students watch YouTube videos about how to solve systems by graphing and by elimination. Students use an interactive website to...

Need lessons on writing and solving one- and two-step linear equations and inequalities, as well as systems of equations? This comprehensive 106-page module from the Georgia Department of Education contains many different lessons for a...