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Solving with the GERMDAS method
Students use the order of operation to solve problems. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations in standard form. They use GERMDAS to solve the problems following the specific steps. They graph their solutions and analyze...
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The Yo-Yo Problem
What do yo-yos and pennies have to do with linear equations? Learn about writing and solving linear equations while considering the Yo-Yo Problem and Penny Pattern Exploration from the High School Math Project. Learners utilize algebra...
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The Tortoise And The Hare
Students use the children's story of The Tortoise And The Hare in order to investigate the graphing of equations. The story is converted to an algebraic word problem for them to solve. Students investigate the relationships of data and...
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Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
Practice solving linear systems of three equations with three unknowns using the elimination method and substitution method. This handout includes graphics of different combinations of intersecting planes to help illustrate the different...
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Thirty-Six Algebra Word Problems
In this word problem activity, students solve thirty-six application problems. These problems include: mixture problems, rate problems, age problems, and consecutive integer problems.
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Solving Inequalities
Middle schoolers solve 10 different problems that include multiplication and division of various inequalities. They determine how to make each inequality true. Pupils multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by any positive number...
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Systems of Equations
Students solve inequalities and systems of equations. For this algebra lesson, students use substitution and elimination as they solve algebraic systems. They use graphing and a table to support their solutions.
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Solving Equations
For this solving equations worksheet, 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...
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Algebra Challenge: One Variable Equations
In this equation worksheet, students solve one-step algebra equations. They use the distributive property to solve two-step algebra equations. This one-page worksheet contains 20 problems.
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Pre-Algebra Worksheet 1
In this pre-algebra expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve 17 different problems related to various expressions. First, they write each phrase as an algebraic expression. Then, students write each sentence as an algebraic equations.
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Solving Multi-Step Equations
For this multi-step equations worksheet, students solve and complete 24 various problems that include solving by using multiple steps. First, they solve each equation, trying to get the variable alone on one side of the equals sign....
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Algebraic Equation
In this algebraic equation worksheet, students solve simple, one-step algebraic equations. This one-page worksheet contains 9 problems. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.
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Solving Equations by Combining Like Terms
In this Algebra I learning exercise, 9th graders solve linear equations in which like variable terms must be combined. The one page interactive learning exercise contains fifteen problems. Answers and a hint are provided.
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Solving Linear Inequalities
In this linear inequalities worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include various forms of linear inequalities. First, they determine the relationship of the numbers. Then, students multiply or divide to get like terms...
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Solving Addition Equations Quiz
For this addition equation worksheet, students complete a 12 problem quiz. Answers and a reference web site for additional activities are given.
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Translating Sentences to Equations
In this translating worksheet, pupils translate word phrases to algebraic equations and then solve the equation. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems. Answers are provided on the page.
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Simplify Equations
In this simplifying equations worksheet, learners solve 10 different problems that include basic simplifying of various equations. First, they evaluate any parentheses, exponents, multiplication, addition, and/or subtraction using the...
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Do These Systems Meet Your Expectations
This lesson is all about systems of equations and their graphs. Algebra learners create and solve systems of equation using tables and graphing. They identify the point of intersection of a system of equation, and discover what the...
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Go with the Flow
Round and round they go ... where they stop, only scholars will know. By writing systems of equations, classes determine the number of cars a roundabout can handle given specific constraints. Systems use up to six variables and become...
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The Special Role of Zero in Factoring
Use everything you know about quadratic equations to solve polynomial equations! Learners apply the Zero Product Property to factor and solve polynomial equations. They make a direct connection to methods they have used with quadratic...
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Module 10: Matrices Revisited
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...
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Matchstick Math: Using Manipulatives to Model Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions
Playing with matches (unlit, of course) becomes an engaging learning experience in this fun instructional unit. Teach pupils how to apply properties of exponential functions to solve problems. They differentiate between quadratic and...
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Profitable Soda Stand
Am I making any money? Help learners determine if their fictitious soda stand is turning a profit. They graph linear equations using the slope and y-intercept and identify the best price to use to sell soda. They identify the domain and...
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Regents Exam: Solving Rationals 1
In this rational number worksheet, students add and subtract fractions containing variables. They find common denominators and solve for the unknown. This four-page worksheet contains eighteen problems. Answers are listed on the last...