Solving Equations with a Variable on Both Sides

Lesson Prep

Lesson Details

• Duration: 50 minutes

• Learning Goal: Develop conceptual understanding of solving equations and introduce solving with a variable on both sides.

Answer Keys

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Classwork

• Warm Up

• Circles Behind Squares

• Connection Handout

Finished Early?

• Practice

Standards

Common Core

• 8.EE.C.7 – Solve linear equations in one variable.

• 8.EE.C.7.B – Solve linear equations with rational number coefficients, including equations whose solutions require expanding expressions using the distributive property and collecting like terms.

TEKS

• A.5(A) – solve linear equations in one variable, including those for which the application of the distributive property is necessary and for which variables are included on both sides