Chapter 1: Solving Equations

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Chapter 1: Section Outline

1.1 Solving Simple Equations
- 1.1a Solving Equations with Addition & Subtraction
- 1.1b Solving Equations with Multiplication & Division
1.2 Solving Multi-Step Equations
1.3 Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
1.4 Rewriting Equations and Formulas

Section Objectives

1.1 – Solving Simple Equations

Students will solve one-step linear equations using inverse operations and identify equations with one, none, or infinite solutions (A.5A, A.5D)

1.2 – Solving Multi-Step Equations

Students will solve multi-step linear equations by combining like terms and using the distributive property, demonstrating fluency with multiple solution strategies (A.5A, A.5C).

1.3 – Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Students will solve equations that contain variables on both sides and identify when equations have one solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions (A.5A, A.5D).

1.4 – Rewriting Equations and Formulas

Students will solve formulas and literal equations for a specified variable, using inverse operations and properties of equality to isolate variables in real-world contexts (A.5B).

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Independent Practice

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Algebra Independent Practices

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Chapter 1 Review

Video Resources

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1.1 Solving One Step Equations.publer.com.mp4

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1.2A Solving Two Step Equations.publer.com.mp4

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1.2B Review Simplifying.publer.com.mp4

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1.2C Solving Multi-Step Equations.publer.com.mp4

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1.4 Rewriting Equations and Formulas.publer.com.mp4

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1.4 Rewriting Equations and Formulas.publer.com.mp4

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Extra Materials & Resources

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Chapter 1 Vocabulary Flash Cards

EOC Reference Sheet

Optional Extra Practice Worksheets

The only way to get better at math is to PRACTICE!!

Below are some links to extra practice worksheets. Answer keys can be found on the last page of the PDF.

Solving Multi-Step Equation WS

Linear Equations Special Cases WS

Literal Equations WS

Extra Video Resources

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