The Language of Algebra · Algebraic Thinking

Solving the Unknown

Develop strategies for solving linear equations and checking the validity of solutions.

Key Questions

  1. 1What does it mean for an equation to be balanced?
  2. 2Why is it necessary to perform the same operation on both sides of an equality?
  3. 3How can we determine if a solution to an equation is reasonable in a given context?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9M8A02
Year: Year 8
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: The Language of Algebra
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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