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Narrow Corridor

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Buying a new sofa? Learn how to use the Pythagorean Theorem, as well as algebra and graphing techniques, to determine whether the sofa will fit around a corner (which I'm sure you'll agree is a very important consideration!).
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Using inverse Operations to Solve Equations

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders solve equations. In this algebraic equations lesson plan, 5th graders use the inverse operation to solve an equation. The teacher reminds students to perform the operation on both sides of the equation. This lesson plan...
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One Step Equations

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
In this solving equations worksheet, students solve 11 one step equations.  Students subtract a constant to isolate the variable.
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Laws of Exponents, Radicals

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve problems involving the laws of exponents, including fractional exponents, solve radical equations, and graph radical functions.  The ten page worksheet contains fifty-seven...
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Order of Operations

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders use the order of operations to evaluate numerical expressions containing parenthesis and brackets.  The one page interactive worksheet contains instruction, worked examples and ten practice...
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Caterpillar Connections

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate numerical and geometric patterns and express them in words or numbers.  In this algebraic reasoning activity, 3rd graders analyze the structure of the pattern and how it changes or grows, organize...
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Seesaw Balances

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students determine how the weights of 7 objects on a seesaw can vary and still be in balance. They also write equations in algebraic terms, how to change 3 variables in an equation expressed in algebraic terms to obtain the correct...
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Human Coordinate Plane, Using the Distance Formula

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write the distance formula to solve equations for finding the distance between 2 points. For this distance formula lesson plan, students also write sentences explaining why their formulas would work.
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Balance or Tilt?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the concepts of a variable, constant, expressions, and equations. They solve problems which require the interpretation of expressions in and out of equations looking for solutions. Students also use a balance...
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Practice Exit Exam - Mat 0024

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this practice exit exam, students complete a variety of basic algebra problems on an Algebra I skill level. They simplify expressions containing variables, factor quadratic equations, find the slope of a line, identify the...
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Manipulating Multi-step Equations (Grade 8)

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve multi-step equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, watch a video on solving equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign.  Students visit an Internet site to solve simple equations through the use...
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Using Proportions

For Students 10th
In this using proportions worksheet, 10th graders solve 9 various types of problems that include two word problems suing proportions. First, they use the table to find the ratios of each and express each ratio as a decimal rounded to...
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Transforming Formulas

For Students 7th - 12th
In this formulas activity, students transform and algebraically manipulate formulas for various variables.  There are 5 multiple choice questions.
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Quadratic Equations and Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor and solve quadratic equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students identify the domain and range of the quadratic function. They graph the parabola and identify the vertex.
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Order of Operations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders perform the Order of Operations. Given various story problems, groups of students solve equations requiring division, multiplication, parenthesis, exponents and other mathematical processes. They discuss the order of...
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Topic 2: Graphing 2-Variable Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore the concept of 2-variable equations and expressions. For this 2-variable equation and expression lesson, students translate 2-variable word problems into 2-variable equations and expressions.
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The Distributive Property

For Students 8th - 9th
In this distributive property worksheet, students solve and complete 12 different problems that include using the distributive property to solve. First, they name the coefficient of each terms and list the like terms. Then, students use...
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Math Honors 2: Trigonometry Review Questions

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Algebra II/Trigonometry worksheet, students solve problems involving angle of depression or elevation, evaluate trigonometric expressions, solve trigonometric equations, and graph trigonometric functions. The one page worksheet...
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Associative Property

For Students 8th - 9th
In this associative property learning exercise, students solve 10 different problems that include using the associative property to solve each one. First, they rewrite each equation by using the associative property. Then, students solve...
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Answer to May 31 Word Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students use algebraic expression to rewrite word problems and solve the equations. There are 4 expanded questions on this worksheet.    
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Multiplying Polynomials

For Students 9th
In this multiplying polynomials worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different equations that involve multiplying various polynomials. First, they determine how many polynomials are in each problem. Then, students distribute by taking each...
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Undefined Fractions

For Students 9th
In this undefined fractions worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems related to solving various undefined fractions. They determine the value of x in each that makes the fractions undefined. Students determine when the...
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Rational Fractions

For Students 9th
In this rational fractions learning exercise, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that contain using multiplication to solve them. First, they multiply the numerators, then they multiply the denominators in each problem shown....
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Common Factors

For Students 9th
In this common factors learning exercise, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include determining the common factors in each equation. First, they determine the greatest common factor of both terms. Then, students factor out the...