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Solving for Variables
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve for variable in a set of 54 problems. A website reference is included for additional resources.
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Two Lines
Here is a resource that helps your algebra learners understand the connection between the graph of two lines, the equations of lines, and the solutions and intersecting points of lines. It would make a great assessment question, but can...
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College Prep Algebra, Evaluate Expressions
In this algebra worksheet, students use order of operations to solve 12 equations. They use the substitution method to solve 12 variable equations.
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College Prep Algebra, Order of Operations
In this algebra worksheet, students evaluate 9 exponential terms. They use order of operations to solve 18 rational number problems. Students use substitution to evaluate 4 problems involving variables.
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Let Algebra Tiles Solve Equations for You
Students practice solving algebra equations utilizing model tiles. In this algebra lesson, students observe a clip from the movie Homeward Bound and break the action down into an algebraic equation. Students solve an algebra...
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Algebraic Equations
In this algebraic equations worksheet, students solve 8 equations. Students then answer 2 word problems and simplify 2 expressions by combining like terms and using the distributive property. Students also write equations from a diagram.
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Solving One-Step Equations
Ninth graders explore the concept of a simple equation. They use addition and subtraction in one step in order to find balance to both sides of the equation. Students are encouraged to succeed using positive praise at the beginning of...
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Solving Multi-Step Equations
For this multi-step equations worksheet, students solve and complete 24 various problems that include solving by using multiple steps. First, they solve each equation, trying to get the variable alone on one side of the equals sign....
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Solve for x
In this solve for x worksheet, students solve for x by multiplying it with the number it is next to and solve the addition and subtraction problems they go with. Students complete 27 problems.
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Using Equations to Solve Problems
For this algebra worksheet, students apply their knowledge of solving equations to solving word problems. There are 9 questions with an answer key.
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Algebra 2 Test
In this algebra activity, 11th graders test their knowledge of functions and slopes. They solve equations and identify functions, find the inverse and find the equation of parallel and perpendicular lines. There are 21 questions.
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Jumping to Solutions
Students explore two-step linear equations. In this middle school Pre-algebra lesson, students create and solve equations that describe how a person got to an end postion on a ruler by jumping. After physically creating the...
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Solving Two Steps Equations
Students solve two steps equations. In this algebra worksheet, students follow specific steps to solve 2 steps equations. The steps are written out nicely for each student to follow along. This worksheet is a good guide for students...
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Graphs and Functions
Middle schoolers describe plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane. They solve functions on paper and using an online tool to plot points on a Cartesian coordinate plane creating lines and parabolas.
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Peter's Third String
Explore the solution to a word problem involving area and perimeter. Learners read and discuss how to approach the problem. In small groups, they determine the maximum area of a rectangle with a given perimeter using a piece of string....
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Compound Inequalities and Graphing
Put geometry skills to the test! Learners solve compound inequalities and then graph the inequalities on a coordinate plane using their geometric skills. They identify the slope and y-intercept in order to graph correctly. I like this...
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Linear Programming
Students explore inequalities to determine the optimal solution to maximize a profit for a company. In this linear programming lesson, students discover how to graph inequalities and how to determine the algebraic representation of a...
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Middle Grades Math: Balancing Equations
Learners solve linear equations. By observing the graph of each side of an equation using the TI-nspire graphing calculator, your class gains insight into solutions, as well as balancing equations and transforming linear equations....
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Work Problems – Bar Models
Why do we have to do so much work? Scholars learn how to set up bar models to represent a situation involving work. They use these bar models to help set up equations with rational coefficients to solve the problem situation.
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Polynomials
In this worksheet, learners solve and complete 32 various types of problems. Included are problems on simplifying polynomials, factoring, graphing equations by plotting points, and simplifying expressions using the rules of...
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Walk-A-Thon
Students graph linear http://www.lessonplanet.com/review?id=180542equations. In this problem solving lesson, students calculate slope and plot ordered pairs on a coordinate grid. Using a real-life example of a walk-a-thon, students...
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Point-Slope Application Problems
Create a linear equation for a problem when the intercept information is not given. The two-day lesson introduces the class to the point-slope form, which can be used for problems when the initial conditions are not provided. Pupils...
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Solving Linear Inequalities
Walk the class through the steps of how to evaluate linear inequalities in one variable and graph the solution set. Define and discuss key vocabulary terms, then have individuals work problems of varying difficulty. Included are word...
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Graphing Quadratic Functions from Factored Form
How do you graph a quadratic function efficiently? Explore graphing quadratic functions by writing in intercept form with a lesson that makes a strong connection to the symmetry of the graph and its key features before individuals write...