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The Yo-Yo Problem: Solving Linear Equations
Students compute the length of time it will take to save enough money to purchase a yo-yo. In this math lesson, students create a design with pennies and write the associated linear equation. In this linear equations lesson, students use...
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Algebra: Linear Equations
In this Algebra I activity, 9th graders evaluate algebraic expressions, solve one- and two-step equations, and use equations to solve word problems. The three page activity contains fifty problems. Answers are provided.
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Practice solving systems of equations
Eleventh graders solve systems of equation. In this algebra instructional activity, 11th graders find the point of intersection of two lines if there is any, using algebra and graphing. They use substitution and linear combination to...
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Worksheet #5: Three-step Algebra Equations
In this algebra equations worksheet, students use the distributive property to solve fractional algebra problems. This four-page worksheet contains 12 multi-step problems.
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Balancing and Solving Equations
Students apply a traditional method when solving and balancing equations. In this algebra lesson, students organize their work showing each step they used to solve one and two steps equations. They solve equations with fractional...
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Algebra: Solving Equations
In this solving equations worksheet, learners write stories for given equations. They solve for the unknown. This one-page worksheet contains 8 problems.
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Solving Complex Equations with the GERMDAS method
Students solve complex equations with the GERMDAS method. For this algebra lesson, students solve equations with more than one step using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They apply the order-of operation as they...
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Solving Equations Three Different Ways.
Students solve equations using 3 different methods. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve linear equations using the bar method, the GERMDAS method and the traditional method of combining like terms through multiplication,...
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Solving Multistep Inequalities
Students solve inequalities using more than two steps. In this algebra lesson, students solve inequalities using addition, substitution, multiplication and division. When dividing or multiplying by a negative number, you have to switch...
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Algebraic Manipulation
In this algebraic manipulation learning exercise, students examine a given number grid, find the pattern and determine an equation to fit the situation. They calculate the area of given rectangles. Students solve real life problems using...
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Algebra Cryptogram
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve a cryptogram puzzle to prove that two wrongs add to a right. There is 1 cryptogram and solution.
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Pythagorean Theorem: Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2010
Students solve Pythagorean theorem problems. in this Pythagorean theorem instructional activity, students read real world problems, draw diagrams, and then solve with the Pythagorean theorem. They define hypotenuse and...
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Bar Models to Solve Word Problems
Students model inequalities as they solve for the missing variable. In this algebra activity, students model their inequalities and use it to identify less than, greater than and applying it to solving for the missing value.
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Solving linear systems in slope-intercept form
Students solve linear systems using slope intercept. In this algebra students evaluate a pair of coordinates to see if they are a solution to the system. They represent the system using various methods.
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Algebra 1: Unit 5 Review
In this problem solving worksheet, 6th graders determine if 4 functions are exponential growth or decay, sketch 4 graphs and compare 2 sets of functions. Students write the rule, linear or exponential, for 4 tables.
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Algebra: Brackets
For this brackets worksheet, students use the distributive property to solve given problems. They add, subtract, multiply and divide positive and negative integers. Students factor problems and use FOIL to expand others. This six-page...
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Algebra II - Lesson 10-3: Circles
In this equations of circles worksheet, students solve 4 short answer problems. Students find an equation of a circle given the center and radius.
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Algebra 1, Unit 7, Lesson 8: Practice Finding the Equation of a Line
Students solve systems of linear equations by graphing. The introduction of the lesson asks students to work in pairs or small groups to graph a line when given two points. Students graph 14 equations on the same coordinate grid to...
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Solutions
Scientists require specific chemical solutions for their experiments. In the seventh and final installment in a series that integrates chemistry and algebra II, scholars learn to set up a system of equations to solve the volume of a...
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Isotopic Pennies
Many people confuse atomic mass and atomic numbers. The sixth of seven lessons in a unit requires scholars to find the weight of different groups of pennies. Then, they must solve how many of each type of penny exists in a closed system...
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Determining the Atomic Mass of Elements in a Compound Using Matrices
Scholars apply concepts learned in both Algebra II and Chemistry to answer the questions on the provided worksheet. The activity allows for extra practice in both classes and helps connect concepts usually taught in isolation. The...
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An Integer Identity
Challenge algebra learners to use the difference of cubes to solve this problem. Once your charges have taken out the factor (a - b), combined the like terms and set them equal to zero, the problem becomes a factorable quadratic...
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Module 5: Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Systems of equations and inequalities model contextual situations. A set of 12 lessons build a solid understanding of writing and solving systems of equations and inequalities using a variety of methods. The module is the fifth in a...
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Balancing Equations Using Matrices
Matrices help solve systems of equations in chemistry, computer graphics, circuitry, probability, and more. The second lesson plan in a seven-part series focuses on using matrices to balance chemical equations. Pupils rely on the Law of...