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Solving Equations Using the Addition Property WorksheetSolving Equations Using the Addition Property Worksheet
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Lorain County Community College
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Grade
6th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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15 mins
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Solving Equations Using the Addition Property

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Challenge your mathematicians to simplify and solve a variety of different equations. This worksheet focuses on multi-step problems that begin with combining like terms and advance toward solving equations with variables on both sides. A great review of multiple topics that can be used as an assignment or extra practice. An answer key is provided on the worksheet for self-check or it can be covered up.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

combining like terms, simplifying expressions, distributive property, mathematical properties, one-step equations, solving equations, order of operations, evaluating expressions

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one step equation, distributive property, order of operations, variable on both sides, solving equations review, simpify expressions, combine like terms, math

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  • Variety of challenging problems
  • Practices combining like terms and solving equations

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  • None

Common Core

6.EE.A.3 7.NS.A.1.a 7.NS.A.1.d 7.NS.A.2.a 7.NS.A.2.d

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Solving an Equation that Requires Combining Like Terms

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Combine Like Terms (Example)

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Combining Like Terms Requiring Distribution (Example 3)

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Simplify Expressions by Combining Like Terms (No Negatives)

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