Algebraic Expressions and Equations · Algebraic Thinking

Solving One and Two Step Equations

Mastering the balance method to isolate variables and solve for unknowns in linear equations.

Key Questions

  1. 1How is the process of solving an equation like balancing a physical scale?
  2. 2Why must we apply the same operation to both sides of an equality?
  3. 3How can we verify that our solution is correct without looking at an answer key?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Algebra - Grade 7
Grade: Grade 7
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Algebraic Expressions and Equations
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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