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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Solving Systems of Equations With Algebraic Methods

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given verbal and/or algebraic descriptions of situations involving systems of two-variable linear equations, the student will solve the system of equations by different methods.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Solving the Unknown With Algebra

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will learn and reinforce skills for solving for unknowns, manipulating equations while keeping them in balance, using formulas to solve real-world challenges, and working with proportions, radicals and exponents.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Linear Equations in One Variable

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
After completing this tutorial, you'll know what a linear equation is and how to solve one using various arithmetic properties. Contains several definitions, problems with step-by-step solutions, and practice exercises. Includes links to...
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Other

Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System: Using Expressions and Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This lesson provides learners with opportunities to practice writing equivalent equations and expressions for finding perimeter and patterns on a calendar. It also gives extension and remediation ideas as well as related instructional...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Equations and Inequalities Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Construct an equation or an inequality that models a given context. Modeling expressions can be quadratic, rational, or exponential. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video,...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Linear Systems With Multiplication

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve linear systems using multiplication.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Pattern of Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The middle schoolers will extend the knowledge of algebraic expressions from geometric representations and ultimately graph linear equations with understanding. The students will also develop a better understanding of algebraic...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A ced.a.4: Equations and Formulas

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
For this exercise, students will use inverse operations to solve the equations for the unknown variable, or for the designated variable if there is more than one. Aligns with A-CED.A.4.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 9.5 Modeling in Three Dimensions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore connections between a 2-dimensional net and a 3-dimensional box. Later in this section, use equations with variables to solve real world problems that use 2 and 3-dimensional objects.
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Cuemath

Cuemath: Linear Equations in Two Variables

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive guide for learning all about linear equations in two variables with definitions, how to solve them, solved examples, and practice questions.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Working With Expressions and Equations Part 2

For Teachers 6th Standards
Sixth graders use substitution to find the values of equations and expressions they wrote using appropriate math symbols.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Systems on a Mission

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After solving one system of equations by the methods of graphing, elimination using addition or subtraction, elimination using multiplication, and substitution, students will be given four systems to be solved by one of each of the four...
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Linear Quadratic Systems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Resources to use when planning instruction on linear-quadratic systems. Find lessons on solving systems algebraically and graphically, a practice quiz with solutions, and a worksheet through which students investigate and solve systems.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ee the Sign of Solutions

For Teachers 8th Standards
Eighth graders are presented with five linear equations with one variable and are asked to state whether they have a positive solution, a negative solution, a zero solution, or no solution. Aligns with 8.EE.C.7.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A ced.a.1: Planes and Wheat

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is an exercise in creating equations from a situation with many variables. By giving three different scenarios, learners will be reviewing their definitions of the variables to emphasize the importance of defining variables when...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A ced.a.2: Silver Rectangle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This task provides a geometric context for working with ratios and algebraic equations. Students will create and then solve an algebraic equation describing a remarkable shape, the silver rectangle. Aligns with A-CED.A.2.
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Arithmetic Practice W/ Ordered Pairs

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
The Shodor Education Foundation provides this lesson plan to have students practice simple computation that results in them graphing their answers. If they are accurate they will have a straight line. Students use an interactive...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A Rei Quinoa Pasta 2

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this problem, students must determine how much quinoa and how much corn are in a type of pasta. They must study the ingredient list which shows the protein content of the pasta. They know that quinoa has more protein than corn and...
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: More Complicated Functions: Intro Linear Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson, young scholars learn about linear functions and how they can be represented as rules and data tables. Includes a worksheet with exploration questions to accompany an interactive Linear Function Machine. The lesson plan is...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Inequalities With Multiplication and Division

For Students 8th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to solve one-step inequalities using multiplication and division. Students watch videos, examine guided notes and attempt practice problems in order to...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A rei.c.6: Estimating a Solution via Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The purpose of this task is to give learners an opportunity use quantitative and graphical reasoning to detect an error in a solution. Aligns with A-REI.C.6.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Forces and Graphing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This activity can be used to explore forces acting on an object, to practice graphing experimental data, and/or to introduce the algebra concepts of slope and intercept of a line. A wooden 2x4 beam is set on top of two scales. Students...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A Rei Pythagorean Triples

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This task has two separate goals: the first is to solve a pair of equations, one quadratic and the other linear. The second goal is to observe that a point that lies on a circle gives rise to a Pythagorean triple. Aligns with A-REI.C.7.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Chem Tutor: Gases

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy page covering most all the gas laws. Each law is described in words and stated as an equation. The use of each law in solving problems is demonstrated. Some problem-solving tips are provided. There are 23 practice problems with...