Use algebra to solve real world problems. Mathematicians practice use of graphs, tables, and linear functions to solve a problem regarding mp3 purchase plans. They work in groups to solve the problem and present their findings and...

Solving problems about pen and paper with systems of equations ... or is it the other way around? In the lesson, learners first interpret expressions and use equations in two variables to solve problems about notebooks and pens. They...

How much gas does it take to drive around town? The class uses a variety of mathematical procedures to take a look at the use of gas for transportation. Class members use a different unit to determine the cost of driving a car as opposed...

Students solve systems of equations.  For this solving systems of equations lesson, students look for the intersection of the two lines in the system.  Students solve systems that have one solution, no solution, and infinite...

Students focus on finding solutions to situations found in everyday life. Students participate in activities to solve a system of equations, identify the system as consistent and independent, consistent and dependent or inconsistent. ...

For this problem solving worksheet, students find the average mile per gallon for each of two cars. Students need knowledge of systems of equations in order to complete this problem.

In this substitution instructional activity, students solve systems of equations by substitution. This one-page instructional activity contains ten system of equation problems.

In this math learning exercise, students solve systems of equations using the elimination or substitution method. There are five problems on this one-page learning exercise.

In this solving systems worksheet, students use the elimination method to solve systems of equations. This one-page worksheet contains 12 problems.

In this maximum and minimum of values worksheet, students solve 4 problems, two of which are word problems, related to determining values of a given variable. First, they find the maximum value of P subject to its constraints. Then,...

Middle and high schoolers graph two lines and identify the point of intersection of each set of line. They use the TI calculator to help them graph and solve. There are six questions with detailed instruction on how to graph correctly.

Put all that algebra learning to use! Using algebraic strategies, learners solve three-variable systems. They then use the three-variable systems to write a quadratic equation given three points on the parabola.

Students explore inequalities to determine the optimal solution to maximize a profit for a company. In this linear programming lesson, students discover how to graph inequalities and how to determine the algebraic representation of a...

In this algebra worksheet, students calculate the maximum and minimum of a shaded region. They identify the boundaries and their vertices's. There are 2 problems.

Through exploration of linear programming through graphs and equations of inequalities, young scholars relate linear programming to real life scenarios, such as business. Graphing and shading is also part of this exercise.

In this algebra lesson, learners solve systems of equations. They solve using substitution and elimination. There are 10 questions.

In this systems of equations worksheet, students solve thirty-three linear systems of equations.  The solutions are provided.  

This comprehensive unit on linear and exponential functions provides numerous clearly-written worksheets. Topics include graphing linear equations, solving systems of equations algebraically and by graphing, identifying the domain and...

The process of elimination really works! Use elimination when substitution isn't doing the job. The 29th segment in a series of 33 introduces the elimination method to solving linear systems. Pupils work several exercises to grasp the...

As a middle school assessment task, learners first two write equations representing their purchase of chips and candy bars. They then solve the system of equations to find the price of each item.

In this systems of equations worksheet, learners solve 4 systems of equations problems using the elimination multiplication method. Students solve 2 word problems by setting up and solving a systems of equations.

For this systems of equations worksheet, learners solve and complete 23 various types of problems. First, they solve each system of equations by  graphing on the grids provided. Then, students solve each system by substitution and...

In this quadratic system instructional activity, students solve systems of linear equations. This one-page instructional activity contains two story problems where students write their own system of equations and then solve. The...

In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve 14 systems of equations using substitution or elimination and 14 word problems.