Problem Solving Using Algebraic Equations

Address any kind of math concept or problem with a series of problem-solving strategies. Over 12 days of different activities and increasing skills, learners practice different ways to solve problems, check their answers, and reflect...

Help young mathematicians crack the code of word problems with this three-lesson series on problem solving. Walking students step-by-step through the process of identifying key information, creating algebraic equations, and finally...

Although graphing a linear inequality on the plane is but a few steps added onto the graphing of a linear equation, for many learners the logical leap is quite intimidating. This approachable PowerPoint presentation breaks graphing...

Stating that "the fun thing about algebra is that you can always check your answer," Sal demonstrates the simplest ways to solve several algebraic equations. He specifies that viewers should focus on the steps he's taking and why he's...

Solve this real world word problem in just one written step. The original inequality is a division problem, so to solve it, use the multiplication property of inequality. Was the problem solved by multiplying a negative number? Yes! So...

This word problem has only one set of given numbers. How does one make a graph with only one set of numbers? Make a table to get the other set of values. Now these values make ordered pairs and can be plotted on a graph.

Approach inequalities in a new way with this video! This video gives step-by-step instruction on how to solve a two step inequality and then graph the answer. Learners could use this video as a reference as they do homework, or you might...

School subjects connect when your young scholars use math to edit English. Math allows you to convert an entire paragraph into a simple equation or inequality. Examples encourage learners to write expressions, equations, and inequalities...

Approach inequalities in a new way with this video! This video gives step-by-step instruction on how to solve a 2-step inequality and then graph the answer. Learners could use this video as a reference as they do homework, or you might...

Your algebra learners will pick up some solid algebra problem solving skills and a plan of approach for some typical types of word problems in this scripted worksheet that shows how to set up and organize each type of problem,...