In this topic, students will:
analyze word probelms to write two-step equations
understand the relationship between the terms of the equation and the values they represent
use models to solve two-step equations
compare algebraic and arithmetic solutions
solve equations using the Distributive Property
graph the solution of inequalities on a number line
solve inequalities using the Addition and Subtraction Properties of Inequality
write inequalities and solve them using the Multiplication and Division Properties of Inequality
graph the solutions of an inequality on a number line
write and solve a two-step inequality to solve a problem
solve an inequalitiy by multiplying or diviing by a negative rational number
explore the relationship between two-step inequalities and multi-step inequalities
apply the Distributive Property to simplify and solve-multi-step inequalities
Vocabulary:
Isolate the variable - rearranging an algebraic equation so that a variable is on its own
Inequality - a statement that contains <, >, ≥, ≤, or ≠ to compare two expressions