Use the same procedures, just with rational numbers. The resource builds upon scholars' ability to solve linear equations that involve rational numbers. Pupils solve one-step, two-step and multi-step equations in the review for the General Certificate of Secondary Education.

Concepts

solving equations, solving for 1 variable, linear equations, equations, one-step equations, one variable equations, two-step equations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Divide the class into pairs to check each other's work

Classroom Considerations

• Scholars should have a basic understanding of solving linear equations
• Expects students are comfortable working with rational numbers

Pros

• Begins with the explanation of multiplying by a unit fraction and dividing by the numerator
• Answer key shows all of the work needed to solve the equations

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 6.EE.B.7 7.EE.B.4.a 8.EE.C.7.a 8.EE.C.7.b HSA-REI.B.3 MP6 MP7