Worksheet
Curated OER

Lesson 2: Introduction to Equations & Why We Can Solve Equations

For Students 7th - 9th
In this equations worksheet, students explore mathematical expressions.  They solve algebraic equations with one variable and identify the domain and range.  This five-page worksheet contains detailed notes, examples, and 4...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Equations ax - b = c (A)

For Students 6th - 7th
In this math worksheet, students are given 18 linear equations with one variable. Students are asked to solve each equation for the variable.
PPT
Curated OER

Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Multiple Variables in an Equation

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young mathematicians apply problem-solving skills to equations that have more than one variable. They will work through the process to problem solve and discover the solution.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution

For Students 8th - 10th
In this systems of equations worksheet, students solve 20 problems. The first 6 problems have one equation in the y-intercept form. The following 10 problems have one variable that has a coefficient of +1. The final four problems require...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Fishing Adventures 1

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Often inequalities exist in many real-world contexts but young math learners struggle with understanding how to represent that relationship in a simple equation using an inequality. This activity focuses on the basic concepts by using...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Simplifying Each Side of an Equation

For Students 9th - 11th
For this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve multi-step equations in one variable in which one side of the equation requires that like terms are combined.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of five...
Worksheet
START-Education

Equation Solving Review A

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Time to practice linear equations. The sectioned learning exercise starts with simple linear problems and increases to multi-step and rational coefficient problems. 
Assessment
1
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Illustrative Mathematics

Solving Two Equations in Two Unknowns

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
More than just a one-problem resource, learners must explain their answer and incorporate a writing component to mathematical thinking. The resource also includes an explanation of the solution to help with the reasoning. 
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Solving a Linear Equation

For Teachers 8th Standards
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...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Single Variable Division Equations: Paper Car Tires

For Students 7th Standards
Don't tire of solving equations, mix up your lesson! A virtual interactive has users drag paper tires to toy cars. Solving a one-step equation lets them find how many cars can be made from a given number of tires.
Assessment
Mathematics Assessment Project

Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Provide class members with an opportunity to practice reasoning. A resource contains six skill-based items aligned to the Common Core. The items require pupils to reason abstractly and attend to precision.
Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Equation Solver

For Students 6th - 10th Standards
Solve your equation and prove it, too. Young mathematicians solve linear equations using an interactive. They must input a property to justify each step of their solutions.
Assessment
Charleston School District

Pre-Test Unit 1: Exponents

For Teachers 8th Standards
How much do you know about exponents? The pre-test covers the concepts of integer exponents with both numerical and algebraic one-variable expressions. The test is also over representing numbers in scientific notation, operating with...
Lesson Plan
1
1
Curated OER

Increasing or Decreasing? Variation 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your algebra learners analyze the value of an algebraic expression to decide if it will increase, decrease, or stay the same when one variable is changed as the others stay constant. Their collaborative efforts culminate with a written...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Linear Systems in Three Variables

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Put all that algebra learning to use! Using algebraic strategies, learners solve three-variable systems. They then use the three-variable systems to write a quadratic equation given three points on the parabola.
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Equation Vocabulary

For Teachers 6th Standards
You'd feel bad if someone called you by the wrong name — and equations are no different. Young mathematicians learn the vocabulary associated with equations and expressions identifying these components in sample equations.
Lesson Plan
1
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EngageNY

Systems of Equations

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
What do you get when you cross a circle and a line? One, two, or maybe no solutions! Teach learners to find solutions of quadratic and linear systems. Connect the visual representation of the graph to the abstract algebraic methods. 
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Algebra Tiles and Solving Equations

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Young mathematicians solve linear equations by drawing models of algebra tiles using colored pencils. To finish, they solve the same equations algebraically and check their answers using a graphing calculator.
Printables
Curriculum Corner

8th Grade Math Common Core Checklist

For Teachers 8th Standards
Ensure your eighth graders get the most out of their math education with this series of Common Core checklists. Rewriting each standard as an "I can" statement, this resource helps teachers keep a record of when each standard was...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Graphs Can Solve Equations Too

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
There are many equations Algebra I students are not ready to solve. Graphing to solve gives them a strategy to use when they are unsure of an algebraic approach to solve the problem. The lesson exposes learners to a wide variety of...
Instructional Video17:55
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Flipped Math

Solve Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Solutions for linear equations create solution sets. Pupils watch a video on solving multi-step linear equations. They then solve equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign, combining like terms and the distributive...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Every Line is a Graph of a Linear Equation

For Teachers 8th Standards
Challenge the class to determine the equation of a line. The 21st part in a 33-part series begins with a proof that every line is a graph of a linear equation. Pupils use that information to find the slope-intercept form of the...
Assessment
Concord Consortium

Same Solution Equations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Group equations by their solutions. Given six different equations, pupils determine which have the same solutions. Scholars explain why some are the same and some are different.