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Translating Words to Algebraic Expressions
Seventh graders translate word sentences to algebraic expressions. In groups of three, 7th graders determine the number of times their heart beats in fifteen seconds. Using this data, they calculate the heartbeats per minute, in five...
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Two-Variable Function Pump Exploration Questions
Guiding students through two variable (complex) functions, this worksheet helps them perform complex arithmetic on 6 expressions. They iterate several functions with given starting points, determining whether each is a prisoner, escapee,...
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Evaluating Expressions
In this expression worksheet, students substitute values for given variables and then simplify the equation. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems, with answers.
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Substitution And Evaluation
In this substitution and evaluation worksheet, students solve and complete 22 different problems that include using the substitution method of variables. First, they evaluate each expression for the given variable. Then, students solve...
Norm Mitchell
Reteaching Page 2.1 Variables and Expressions
The vocabulary for working with variable is expressions is listed at the top of this handout. Prealgebra pros evaluate four expressions when a value is assigned to the variables. Then an explanation is given about how changing the value...
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Solving Linear Equations
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...
Education Development Center
Integer Combinations—Postage Stamps Problem (HS Version)
It seems the post office has run out of stamps! Learners build all the values of postage available if the post office only sells five- and seven-cent stamps. The task provides an opportunity to create an expression in two variables and...
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Expressions and Operations
For this expressions and operations worksheet, students solve and complete 5 different problems that include reading and solving each individual question. First, they determine the value of each equation given the variables. Then,...
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Expressions and Operations
For this expressions and operations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 16 different problems that include various expressions and operations. First, they simplify each given equation. Then, students match that answer to the...
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Combining Expressions 2
In this expression worksheet, students combine like terms and perform the indicted operation. They solve problems involving exponents, with multiple variables. There are 15 equations to solve.
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Solving Equations and Simplifying Expressions
In this algebra worksheet, students solve 12 linear equations. They use opposite operations to solve for the given variable. Students combine like terms and use order of operations rules to simplify 13 expressions.
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Order of Operations
For this order of operations worksheet, students solve and complete 7 different problems that include using the order of operations or PEMDAS. First, they simplify expressions inside grouping symbols and then any terms containing...
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College Level Study Guide
In this study guide worksheet, students examine and complete questions that are similar to the college Accuplacer College Level Math test. This worksheet includes, but is not limited to, factoring and expanding polynomials, simplifying...
Illustrative Mathematics
Triangular Tables
Somewhat of a puzzle, this problem gets pre-algebra preteens to write an expression representing a seating chart using triangle-shaped tables. This single task is an applicable lesson for meeting sixth grade Common Core math standards....
Lorain County Community College
Solving Equations Using the Addition Property
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...
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Formulae
Learners complete a 24 page unit. They solve expressions by plugging in values, and translate words into algebraic equations. Included are: mixed operations, square roots, exponents and negative numbers. This resource provides a good...
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Mixing Fertilizer
Your young landscapers do concentration calculations in this problem dealing with mixing fertilizer. Learners use and analyze rational expressions within this context.
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Regents Exam: Solving Rationals 1
In this rational number worksheet, high schoolers 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...
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Worksheet 3.1 Functions
Middle and high schoolers complete and solve 12 various types of problems. First, they express the output as a function of the input in each table. Then, pupils evaluate for the given variable when the value is as stated. In addition,...
Kent State University
How Does that Work?
Sixth and seventh graders explore algebra word problems. They work with a partner to solve word problems distributed by e-mail. Learners simplify mathematical expressions following a "think aloud" algebra strategy modeled by the teacher....
Illustrative Mathematics
Solving Equations
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...
Noyce Foundation
Apple Farm Field Trip
Monitor the growth of young mathematicians with a comprehensive addition and subtraction assessment. Using the context of a class field trip to an apple orchard, this series of four story problems allows children to demonstrate their...
Lorain County Community College
Solving Equations Using the Division Property
Go from easy to challenging with a worksheet full of different problems designed for solving equations. Your mathematicians will be able to start small with one- and two-step equations and work their way up to multi-step equations. The...
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Quiz: Variable Expressions
In this variable expression activity, students read word statements and translate them into an algebraic expression. Afterward, students solve the one-variable equations. This one-page activity contains ten problems.