Solving Inequalities - One Sign

Cooperative algebra learners swim from the opening pool problem through inequality-infested waters and into life-altering decisions all within one class period. Modeling a pool scenario with an inequality in one variable opens this...

What does solving an inequality have in common with solving an equation? Almost everything! A math resource focuses on the one exception. The examples lead learners through the steps of solving an equality when multiplying or dividing by...

One-step equations are the foundation of algebra and your mathematicians can strengthen their skill set with this two-page worksheet. The problems consist of all the operations and include positive and negative numbers for integer...

Do properties of equations hold true for inequalities? Teach solving inequalities through the theme of properties. Your class discovers that the multiplication property of equality doesn't hold true for inequalities when multiplying by a...

What happens to a dilation when the scale factor is less than one? Learners show and then tell this in a short worksheet. They create a dilation from an off-line point using a scale factor of 0.5. The class then explains how the images...

Students identify mixed numbers by using pictures of fractions that are more than one. In this mixed numbers lesson plan, students write out the fractions given to them as mixed numbers.

One step equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and subtraction.  Step by step methods of how to solve these equations and has practice problems for each operation.  Answers are provided.  As a bonus, there is a set of...

Sal adds a few more steps to these problems as he solves algebraic equations with two steps - though he states that "there's more than one way to do it." Those who become confused by increasingly complicated algebra problems on a test...

Compound your knowledge of compound inequalities. A short YouTube video describes how to solve compound inequalities. It shows the steps to take to result in a solution of the form a < x < b. A set of examples covers the topic.

Solve algebraic equations and inequalities. Work in small groups to understand and solve a number of simple algebraic equations and inequalities. Then create a PowerPoint presentation that includes the problems solved and the method used...