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Equality Explorer: Two Variables

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Solving equations in two variables can't be that much harder than solving equations in one variable. Using a balance interactive, scholars solve equations in two variables. They apply inverse operations by adding -x, -y, or -1 as...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Two-Variable Linear Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Here is an engaging lesson on solving equations with two variables. Have the class rewrite linear equations in the slope intercept form, y=mx + b. They graph the lines using the slope and y-intercepts.
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Illustrative Mathematics

The Intersection of Two Lines

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Here is an introduction to solving simultaneous linear equations. Start by drawing a line through two points. Create a second line which goes through the intersecting point. Background knowledge of how to find the equation of a line and...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Two Lines

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Here is a resource that helps your algebra learners understand the connection between the graph of two lines, the equations of lines, and the solutions and intersecting points of lines. It would make a great assessment question, but can...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 3.5 Simultaneous Equations

For Students 8th - 9th
In this simultaneous equations activity, students solve and complete 7 various types of problems. First, they solve graphically the system of equations shown. Then, students find the number of solutions that each pairs of equations have....
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Curated OER

Systems of Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Introduce the inverse matrix method to solve systems of linear equations both algebraically and graphically. Using given data, your class checks their answers with graphing calculators. Handouts are included in this well-thought out lesson.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Simultaneous Equations

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
In this simultaneous equations worksheet, pupils solve systems of equations. They graph systems of equations and write equations to fit given situations. This two-page worksheet contains three multi-step problems.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Cell Phone Plans

For Teachers 8th Standards
Turn your classroom into a local cell phone store. Then, have your cell phone agents use linear equations to visually display three cell plans and their advantages. It makes for a great group project. Discuss how to decide which plan is...
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Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Systems of Equations and Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
It's raining (systems of) cats and dogs! The fifth unit in a nine-part course presents systems of equations and inequalities within the context of pets. Scholars use systems of inequalities to represent constraints within situations and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Systems of Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Solve equations and graph systems of inequalities. Designed as a lesson to reinforce these concepts, learners revisit shading and boundaries along with solving linear inequalities.
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University of Utah

Simultaneous Linear Equations

For Students 8th Standards
Solve simultaneous linear equations, otherwise known as systems of linear equations. Pupils practice solving systems of linear equations by graphing, substitution, and elimination. The workbook provides a class activity and homework for...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Fixing the Furnace

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
This comprehensive resource applies simultaneous equations to a real-life problem. Though the commentary starts with a graph, some home consumers may choose to begin with a table. A graph does aid learners to visualize the shift of one...
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

GSE Foundations of Algebra: Equations and Inequalities

For Students 7th - 9th
Need lessons on writing and solving one- and two-step linear equations and inequalities, as well as systems of equations? This comprehensive 106-page module from the Georgia Department of Education contains many different lessons for a...
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EngageNY

Another Computational Model of Solving a Linear System

For Teachers 8th Standards
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...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Inequalities in Two Variables

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
This study guide is a great resource to help you present the steps to graphing linear inequalities. Show your class two different ways to graph an inequality and work on a real-world example together. The document could also be easily...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra activity, students solve linear equations and graph their answer. They add and subtract integers and compare them using a number line. There are 15 questions with an answer key.
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Charleston School District

Solving Systems with Substitutions

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
How many large and small watermelons did he sell? Just use the given information to write and solve a system of equations! The two videos accompanying the lesson explain the substitution method and then introduce problem solving. The...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comparing Value for Money: Baseball Jerseys

For Teachers 8th Standards
Learners step up to the plate as they first complete an assessment task using linear equations to determine the best company from which to buy baseball jerseys. They then evaluate provided sample responses identifying strengths and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

MA 371 - Linear Equations 1

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this linear equations worksheet, students solve 8 short answer problems. Students write augmented matrices given a system of equations in two and three variables. Students express their answers using an augmented matrix in reduced row...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Equations Using Two Operations

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Need more detail in showing your class how to solve two-step equations and proportions? This lesson plan outlines the steps young mathematicians need to solve simple equations and check their results. 
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

The Defining Equation of a Line

For Teachers 8th Standards
They appear to be different, yet they are the same line. Part 24 out of 33 lessons provides a theorem about the relationships of coefficients of equivalent linear equations. Pupils use the theorem to determine whether two equations are...
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California Education Partners

T Shirts

For Students 7th Standards
Which deal is best? Learners determine which of two companies has the best deal for a particular number of shirts. They begin by creating a table and equations containing each company's pricing structure. Individuals finish the seventh...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Topic 3.5 & 3.6: Linear Programming

For Students 9th - 12th
In this linear programming worksheet, students define variables and write a system of inequalities for the given situation. They model the solution through graphing. This two-page worksheet contains six multi-step word problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Systems of Equations in Two Variables

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students work with pairs of linear equations. Three problems ask students to determine if the given ordered pair is a solution of the system of equations. Students graph two systems to determine the solution.