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Solving Systems of Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students, using algebraic operations, solve and check linear equations. At the beginning of class, they write a paragraph comparing the solving of math problems to solving real life problems. Students observe solving systems of two...
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Flying with Pythagoras

For Teachers 7th - 10th
A lengthy narrative about Pythagoras and his students precedes an activity in which your young mathematicians practice using the Pythagorean theorem to solve three problems about flight and distance. Answers are provided. 
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Applications of Polynomial Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve polynomial equations for the given variable. Seven problems require students to solve a given equation. The last three problems are word problems, each gives the required equation. Learners...
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Solving Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Use this worksheet for practice or review solving linear equations in one variable. Problems range from multiple-step problems involving parentheses and combining like terms, to word problems, to equations with no solution or infinitely...
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Solving Applications: Systems of Two Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve 9 word problems. Each problem involves two sets of information that students must translate into math symbols. The two equations are then solved for the one solution that is true for both.
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Applications Involving Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve 6 word problems. Problems include the necessary equations. Students solve 5 formulas by isolating the indicated variable.
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Who Shares My Function? Linear with All Representations

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate and interpret functions and graphs. In this algebra lesson, students analyze equations, graphs and word problems to differentiate between quadratic functions and linear equations. They create a poster...
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Exploration 1: Instantaneous Rate of Change Function

For Students 11th - 12th
In this function activity, students read word problems and write functions. They determine the instantaneous rate of change and identify intervals. This three-page activity contains approximately 20 problems.
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Find the Missing Number

For Students 1st - 2nd
Kids can use the train themed number line to help them solve any of the 12 missing addend math problems. They must determine what plus the given number equals the provided answer.
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Scott the Painter

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite a word problem using algebraic symbols. They create a table to figure out what rooms should be painted first and in what order. There is an answer key to this problem.
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Sudoku

For Teachers 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve a Sudoku puzzle through guessing and calculation. An answer key is provided. This would be a great warm up or activity for early finishers.
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Product + 1: Integers

For Students 9th - 12th
In this integers activity, high schoolers solve 1 word problem using proof.  Students prove their hypothesis of the result of multiplying four consecutive positive integers and adding one to the product.
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Multiplication/ Division Equations

For Students 7th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students are given 22 problems involving roots, simplifying algebraic expressions and solving algebraic equations.
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Real Math

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore careers that require math knowledge and solve real life math problems. As a class, they compare and contrast classroom math to real life math and explore the links between algebra, geometry and math skills used in...
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Supermarket Apples

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet,students rewrite a word problem dealing with apples and the number each crate contains. There is an answer key to this word problem.
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Missionaries and Cannibals

For Students 7th - 9th
In this missionaries and cannibals learning exercise, students read a word problem and use logic and deductive reasoning to solve the problem.  This one-page learning exercise contains one problem.  Answers are provided at the...
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Scales Problems

For Students 4th - 8th
In this scales worksheet, students find the weight of the shapes on the scale by comparing it to the other side, and make up their own problems. Students complete 5 sets of problems.
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Send More Money

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students are to decipher a word problems and come up with the message. They are given clues and scenarios to help with the answer. There is an answer key.
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Brothers and Sisters

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students solve a riddle/word problem involving the number of brother and sisters in a family.  The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution.
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Grasshopper Jump

For Students 9th - 11th
For this algebra worksheet, students caclulate the coordinate  points of where the grasshopper lands. There is an answer key for this word problem.
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License Plate Investigation

For Students 6th
In this license plate investigation activity, 6th graders identify and complete 6 different word problems related to auto license plates. First, they complete the chart showing the number of combinations possible based on the license...
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Conserving Fuel

For Students 7th
In this conserving fuel worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 4 different word problems that include measurement and total cost of products. First, the determine the gas station described that has the lowest price of gasoline. Then,...
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Awareness of Pre-algebra Concepts

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars demonstrate different algebraic equations using Borenson's Hands-On Equation materials. They work in a cooperative group to solve algebraic equations.
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Translating Verbal Phrases into Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations after they rewrite the equation using algebra. They relate math to the real world.