Science equipment can be handy for math class, too. Scholars learn to solve one- and two-step linear equations by using the concept of a balance. They solve real-world problems in a variety of contexts by writing and solving linear equations.

Concepts

equations, solving equations, one-step equations, two-step equations, solutions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Break up the lesson into a two-day lesson (one for one-step equations and the second for two-step equations), especially if this is the first time learners are solving equations

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should have familiarity with inverse operations
• Note that the resource only provides standards information for Virginia

Pros

• Provides various handouts

Cons

• No answer keys

Common Core

7.EE.B.4.a