Solving Linear
Equations
Warm Up:
Combine the like terms: 2a+6+4a-5+2-a 6x-2+8y+4x+3 2z+5x-7y+4-z
Objective
The student will be able to solve linear equations including equations with variables on both sides of the equals sign.
Exploration
On your own: Go through Agile Mind: Solving Linear
Equations Overview
With a Partner: Complete Student Activity Sheet 1
Solving Linear Equations
Steps for solving linear equations: Find the variable you are solving for. Undo the equation in order to isolate
the variable. Combine like terms.
Example: 4x+7=43
With a Partner…
Solve the following equations:
Solving Linear Equations with Variables on Both sides of the
Equal Sign
Solving linear equations with variables on both sides of the equation are similar to linear equations but, you must decide which side to bring the variable to.
Example: 11a+9 = 4a+30
With a Partner…
Solve the following equations:
On Your Own
Solve the following equations:
Exit Ticket and Homework
Exit Ticket: Solve the
following:
Homework: Complete the
Linear Equations Stations Problems