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Making Sense of Unusual Results
Collaboration is the key for this equation-solving lesson. Learners solve a multi-step linear equation that requires using the distributive property. Within collaborative groups, scholars discuss multiple methods and troubleshoot mistakes.
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Average Rate of Change
The concept of slope gets an approachable, yet theoretical, treatment in a comprehensive algebra instructional activity. The use of functional notation and problem-solving techniques keep the material rigorous, but detailed teaching...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Proportions
Join Zoe and Sam as they use proportions to budget money for their Green Earth Club. Watch as they set up and solve a series of proportions using cross multiplication and division. A great resource that brings together prior knowledge of...
EngageNY
Read Expressions in Which Letters Stand for Numbers II
Reading and writing take on a whole different meaning in math class. Young mathematicians learn to read verbal phrases by focusing on operation words. They write equivalent algebraic expressions for both mathematical and contextual...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Rate
Zoe is reading books over vacation and wants to know at her current rate, how many will she finish by the end. Building on prior knowledge of fractions and ratios, young mathematicians learn how equivalent rates are used to answer her...
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Review of Pre-Algebra
Middle and high schoolers review topics covered Pre-Algebra. They solve problems questions dealing with exponents, square roots and absolute value. They use the rules of divisibility and identify prime numbers. This two-page on-line...
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Lesson 2 Solving y=mx+b systems
Students solve linear systems using slope intercept form. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations by rewriting them in the form y = mx + b. They evaluate coordinate pairs to see if they are a solution to the problem. Students...
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Nature of Solutions of a System of Linear Equations
If at first you cannot graph, substitute. The instructional activity introduces the substitution method as a way to solve linear systems if the point of intersection is hard to determine from a graph. The 28th installment of a 33-part...
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Missing Numbers in Equations (A)
Learners observe one factor and the sum and fill in the blank for the other missing factor. They solve 32 problems.
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Academic Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics: Algebra I and Geometry
Test your class, or use this 12 page math packet as chapter review. They solve 21 multiple choice problems which require them to graph linear equations, find the volume of prisms and cones, find unknown angles, and determine...
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Applications and Problem Solving with Inequalities
In this problem solving worksheet students read short statements and translate them into algebraic inequalities. They read short stories, write algebraic equations, and solve them. There are 16 problems on this two-page worksheet.
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Extra Practice 10: Applications and Problem Solving
In this problem solving worksheet, young scholars read short statements, translate them to algebraic equations, and then solve for the unknown. Students use integer rules to solve equations. There are 12 problems on this two-page worksheet.
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Solving Quadratic Systems
In this solving quadratic systems learning exercise, 11th graders solve 8 different problems. First, they solve each system of equations algebraically. Then, students solve each system of inequalities by graphing on the grids provided...
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Solving One-Step Linear Word Problems and Equations
In this solving equations instructional activity, students solve twenty one-step linear word problems and linear equations. The solving linear equations problems are broken down into five steps each.
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Linear Systems: Applications of Linear Algebra to Differential Equations
In this differential equations worksheet, students solve systems of simultaneous differential equations using linear algebra. This six-page worksheet contains approximately six problems, with explanations and examples.
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Algebra: Write and Solve Equations: Homework
For this algebra equations worksheet, 7th graders review how to use inverse operations to solve equations. Students then use inverse operation to solve the seventeen problems.
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Computer vs Human Problem
In this algebra worksheet, students compare the way a human would solve an equations as compared to a computer. There is one problem with a solution key.
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Algebra: Expressions and Addition Properties
In this algebraic expressions and addition properties instructional activity, learners write an algebraic expression for each word phrase. Students then translate each algebraic expression into words. In this third set, learners evaluate...
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The Telephone Problem
This algebra challenge problem gets students using their algebraic reasoning. Students are given the task of determining a new phone number given particular variables. This 'worksheet' contains one problem to solve and the solution.
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Algebraic Fractions
In this Algebra II activity, 11th graders add, subtract, multiply, and divide algebraic fractions and solve rational equations. The two page activity contains eight problems. Answers are not provided.
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Aging Problem
In this aging problem, students read a word problem, write an equation, and determine the current age of specified persons. This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Solving Percents Problems
Students solve problems dealing with percents. For this algebra lesson, students convert between decimals and percents using factoring. They solve one step problems involving percents.
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Math Worksheets--Pre Algebra
In this equations worksheet, students problem solve and calculate the answers to ten pre algebra equations. Students show each step of their work.
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Solving Equations
In this solving equations activity, 9th graders solve and complete 8 different problems that include identifying equations. First, they define a variable, an algebraic expression and a verbal expression, and an equation by giving an...