Solving Linear Equations
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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“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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- Activity. 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
What to notice. 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
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If your child is given an equation like 3x + 7 = 22, can they work through the steps to find the value of x?
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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- 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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