Solving Linear Equations

MathematicsAlgebraAges 11–14

Use algebraic methods to solve linear equations in one variable, including equations that require rearrangement, expanding brackets, and collecting terms on both sides; solve equations with rational number coefficients

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Writing Algebraic EquationsRequired first Substituting into FormulaeRequired first Using inverse operationsRequired first Expanding Single Brackets

This concept

Solving Linear EquationsProcedural concept

Simultaneous Equations Numbers on a number line Algebraic Transformations Simple formulae Nth-Term Rules

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Solve one-step and two-step linear equations in one variable
Solve equations requiring expansion of brackets and collection of like terms
Solve equations with the unknown on both sides and with fractional or negative coefficients

“If your child is given an equation like 3x + 7 = 22, can they work through the steps to find the value of x?”

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Type: Procedural
Subject: Mathematics
Domain: Algebra
Age range: Ages 11–14

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