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