EngageNY
Writing and Solving Linear Equations
Incorporate geometry into the solving linear equations lesson. Pupils use their knowledge of geometry to write linear equations which reinforces geometry measurement concepts while at the same time providing a familiar context for...
Willow Tree
Solving Equations and Inequalities with Absolute Value
The concept of absolute value can be difficult for learners to grasp. Reinforce their understanding of a basic absolute value expression and connect it to solving equations and inequalities. Scholars write two equations/inequalities to...
Charleston School District
Solving with Inverse Operations
What does order of operations have to do with solving equations? A video explains solving two-step equations using a do/undo chart. Learners recognize the operations within an equation and use inverse operations to undo those operations.
Virginia Department of Education
Solving Equations
Demonstrate the abstract process of solving equations by using algebra tiles as a concrete representation. Scholars begin by solving equations through the use of manipulatives. As they gain more confidence, they progress to whiteboards...
Curated OER
Algebra I Ch. 1: Notation and Equations
In this notation and equations worksheet, learners solve 42 short answer problems. Students solve inequalities and equations in one variable. Learners write and solve equations given a word problem. Students solve mixture and motion word...
Mathed Up!
Forming and Solving Equations
What does geometry have to do with geometry? The portion of a review series for a math assessment highlights how equation formation is assessed on the test. Pupils use geometric concepts such as perimeter and the sum of the measures of...
Charleston School District
Review Unit 5: Equations
It's time for them to show you what they've learned! The review provides a sampling of the different concepts learned throughout the eight-part series. Learners solve equations by combining like terms, applying the distributive property,...
Curated OER
Solving Linear Equations
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.
EngageNY
Solving a Linear Equation
Solving an equation is the art of creating simpler equivalent equations using properties of equality. Here, classes see that solving an equation is not always as easy as guessing. The lesson presents linear equations that scholars must...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 4: Equations and Inequalities
Can you justify that mathematically? Help learners see the process of solving as using mathematical properties rather than a set of steps to memorize in the fourth module of a nine-part Algebra I series. The module contains six lessons...
Illustrative Mathematics
Equations and Formulas
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...
Education Development Center
Algebraic Habits of Mind
Math really is just one big puzzle waiting to be solved. Show learners that math can be intriguing and provide them with visually engaging problems and puzzles. The focus is on solving simple equations and looking at expressions.
Mathematics Assessment Project
Building and Solving Linear Equations
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.
Mathematics Assessment Project
Creating Equations
Using equations to model events. The resource contains four items that prompt individuals to write and solve basic equations. They must reason abstractly and quantitatively while attending to precision when solving the problems.
Charleston School District
Pre-Test Unit 5: Solving Equations
Your pupils just may know more than you think they do! A pre-test assesses their ability to solve and write equations. It includes simple quadratic and cubic equations as well.
Illustrative Mathematics
Guess My Number
Make a game out of solving equations. This particular activity works well for pairs of learners. Follow the instructions to have player one pick a number and player two verbally give an equation. Participants need to make sense of a...
Curated OER
Lesson Plan 2: Hot Dog Sales - Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities
This lesson will provide students with an introduction to solving equations and inequalities numerically (using a table), graphically, and algebraically. they devise a table that would produce information about the number of hot dogs...
Curated OER
Systems of Equations and Inequalities
This is a comprehensive lesson on creating and solving equations and systems of equations and inequalities. Problems range from basic linear equations to more complex systems of equations and inequalities based on a real-world examples....
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 5: Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Systems of equations and inequalities model contextual situations. A set of 12 lessons build a solid understanding of writing and solving systems of equations and inequalities using a variety of methods. The module is the fifth in a...
Curated OER
GSE Foundations of Algebra: Equations and Inequalities
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...
Curated OER
Solving Radical Equations Including Problem Solving
In this rational equation worksheet, students solve 20 equations with a variable in the denominator of one more terms. They also read real-life application problems, write a rational equation to fit the problem and solve the equation....
Curated OER
Algebra 1 - Worksheet Eq1: Solving One Variable Equations
In this solving one variable equations worksheet, students solve 30 equations and word problems. Students write and solve one variable equations given a word problem. Students solve each equation by simplifying like terms.
Willow Tree
Equations of a Line
Each form of a linear equation has its purpose — pupils just have to find it. Building on the previous lesson in the series, learners examine point-slope and standard form. Using point-slope form, pupils write the equation of a...
Charleston School District
Solving Systems with Substitutions
How many large and small watermelons did he sell? Just use the given information to write and solve a system of equations! The two videos accompanying the lesson explain the substitution method and then introduce problem solving. The...