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Lesson Plan

Solving an Equation

Subject Math
Grades 9-12

Introduction

Re-introduce yourself to variables and solving equations with variables! Don’t get too comfortable in your seat; you are going to be scooting around the room with a partner to complete this activity!

Learning Objectives

(MATH.CONTENT.HSA.REI.C.6) WALT solve linear equations with variables on both sides.

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Female high school student working out math problems on notebook with laptop

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Male high school student working out equations on a white board

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Students will study and create a variety of math equations.

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K-12 Resources By Teachers, For Teachers Provided by the K-12 Teachers Alliance