Proportional Relationships and Linear Equations · Algebraic Thinking

Solving Linear Equations

Mastering equations with one variable, including those with variables on both sides and those requiring the distributive property.

Key Questions

  1. 1What does it mean for an equation to have no solution or infinite solutions?
  2. 2How can we maintain equality while manipulating the structure of an equation?
  3. 3When is it most effective to use the distributive property versus dividing first?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.8.EE.C.7
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Proportional Relationships and Linear Equations
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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