Solving Equations and Systems · Algebraic Thinking

Multi Step Linear Equations

Using the distributive property and combining like terms to solve equations with variables on both sides.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we maintain balance while isolating a variable in a complex equation?
  2. 2What does it mean for an equation to have infinitely many solutions or no solution?
  3. 3Why is it important to check a solution by substituting it back into the original equation?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Algebra - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Solving Equations and Systems
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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