In this unknown worksheet, students solve simple one-step algebraic inequalities.  This two-page worksheet contains 6 simple problems.  Answers are provided on the last page.

Use manipulatives (film cans and balance scales) to visualize and solve equivalent equations with your math class. After a lecture/demo, they utilize handouts and solve various equations using the methods learned.

Students solve systems of linear equations by using inverse matrices lead by a class discussion. They write the identities of the matrices given, review, and grade as a class. Students also write the matrix as the product of the...

In this system of equations worksheet, learners decide if the addition, subtraction, or substitution method works best for 15 problems of two equations and two unknowns and then use the preferred method to solve the system. Theys are...

Young scholars explore the concept of multi-step equations. In the multi-step equation lesson, students solve equations by the 'party method'. Young scholars make a flip book that shows the steps in solving multi-step equations.

How do you solve for a variable? This slideshow provides definitions, key concepts, and guided practice to teach learners how to solve literal equations for a specified variable.

Here is an algebra practice worksheet in which learners use their problem solving skills to solve six questions. They are requires to find the values of the letters in each of the equations.

In this equations with fractions worksheet, students review inverse operations and reciprocals along with sample problems, then find the reciprocal and solve 3 equations with fractions.

Here is a great opportunity to introduce your mathematicians to a food they may never have heard of, quinoa. It may help to show a short video on quinoa, or make some quinoa for the class to try. Once they get over how to say quinoa,...

In this linear equations worksheet, students solve 20 one step linear equations.  Students solve each linear equation by multiplying to isolate the variable.

Students solve equations containing variables on both side of the equal sign. In this algebra lesson, students combine like terms using opposite signs to get them on one side of the equal sign. They model the equations using bar models...

Students practice solving equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve a variety of linear equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, inverse and division. They solve equations with more than one step and equations...

Learners solve linear equations. By observing the graph of each side of an equation using the TI-nspire graphing calculator, your class gains insight into solutions, as well as balancing equations and transforming linear equations....

Explore linear programming on a website game. Partners solve a real-world problem by setting up an objective function and a linear inequality. They graph their results on chart paper and also using a calculator before presenting their...

This interactive website provides a variety of lesson plans according to which standards you are applying and which textbook you use. Introduce functions to your class by having them construct single operation machines and create...

Teach solving for unknowns through a problem-solving approach. The grouping of five lessons progresses from finding an unknown through simple reasoning to solving simultaneous equations involving three and four variables. Each lesson...

Here is a fun project. Sammy observes a chipmunk and a squirrel to see how many holes each needs in order to stash the same number of acorns.  Scholars could find the answer algebraically or create a table to analyze the...

Writing an equation of a line is as easy as m and b. A lesson presentation gives individuals different strategies for writing equations of lines. Some items provide a slope and a point while others provide two points. Whatever the given,...

A matrix is just a fancy way of making a table. Young scholars explore operations with matrices with the first lessons in the final module of a 10-unit Algebra II series. After adding, subtracting, and multiplying matrices, pupils use...

Can your class write linear equations three different ways? Here is a study guide that includes slope-intercept, standard, and point-slope forms. Learners are given the slope and a point on the line, or two points and are asked to write...

Class members have the opportunity to quickly change the variables of an exponential graphs through the use of sliders on Desmos. Four graphs are given and young mathematicians, through the use of the graphing app, can discover which...

For this direct variation worksheet, 11th graders solve 11 different problems that include applying direct variation to solve. First, they find the constant of the variation described. Then, students use the charts at the bottom of the...

In this solving linear equations worksheet, students combine like terms to solve 9 equations. Students solve 8 proportion problems by cross multiplying.

In this systems of equations worksheet, students solve systems of equations by the addition method. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.