1. Solving Linear Equations Foldable
Mrs. Math

2. Solve Equations Foldable
Fold along the middle
(hotdog style)

3. Solve Equations Foldable
Open fold and draw lines across the inside     

4. Solve Equations Foldable
Cut to the middle fold     

5. X’s on Same Side (or constants)
Parenthesis ( )’s
F OL D
FRONT SIDE
X’s on Same Side (or constants)
X’s on Opposite Sides
Constant
Coefficient
Solution

6. Use Distributive Property to remove ( )’s
Combine Like Terms
Use Additive Inverse to remove x on right side
3 types of solutions: one (x = -1), infinite for true statements (5 = 5), or none for false statements (3 = 0).
Use Additive Inverse to remove constant
Use Multiplicative Inverse to remove coefficient.
3 types of solutions: one (x = -1), infinite for true statements (5 = 5), or none for false statements (3 = 0).

7. Use Distributive Property to remove ( )’s 3(-3x – 1) – 9 = -5(x – 4)
Combine Like Terms
Use Additive Inverse to remove x on right side
-9x – 12 = -5x + 20
+5x x
Use Additive Inverse to remove constant
-4x – 12 = 20
-4x =
Use Multiplicative Inverse to remove coefficient.
3 types of solutions: one (x = -1), infinite for true statements (5 = 5), or none for false statements (3 = 0).
x = -8

8. Back SIDE
Name
Period
Subject
Date
F OL D

9. Solving Linear Inequalities Foldable
Mrs. Math

10. Solve Inequalities Foldable
Fold along the middle
(hotdog style)

11. Solve Inequalities Foldable
Open fold and draw lines across the inside     

12. Solve Inequalities Foldable
Cut to the middle fold     

13. X’s on Same Side (or constants)
Parenthesis ( )’s
F OL D
FRONT SIDE
X’s on Same Side (or constants)
X’s on Opposite Sides
Constant
Coefficient
Inequality

14. Use Distributive Property to remove ( )’s
Combine Like Terms
Use Additive Inverse to remove x on right side
Flip inequality if you divide or multiply both sides by a negative Multiplicative Inverse.
Use Additive Inverse to remove constant
Use Multiplicative Inverse to remove coefficient.
Flip inequality if you divide or multiply both sides by a negative Multiplicative Inverse!

15. Use Distributive Property to remove ( )’s
3(-3x – 4) + 2x > -5(x – 4)
-9x – x > -5x + 20
Combine Like Terms
Use Additive Inverse to remove x on right side
-7x – 12 > -5x + 20
+5x x
-2x – 12 > 20
Use Additive Inverse to remove constant
-2x >
Use Multiplicative Inverse to remove coefficient.
Flip inequality if you divide or multiply both sides by a negative Multiplicative Inverse.
x < -16

16. Back SIDE
Name
Period
Subject
Date
F OL D

17. Helpful Information About Foldables
Once the foldable is done you must have the students USE it on a follow-up activity such as a short quiz, BINGO game, or on a set of guided practice problems or students will NEVER use it.
For grading purposes have students paper punch foldables to keep in their binder, put in their portfolio, or to hand in for a note-check.
When making foldables its best to hand students just 2 or 3 different colored markers to make color changes to emphasize words or concepts but not so many that they get distracted.
Always have at least one or two foldables cut out and ready for students who make mistakes.
If a student is absent the day of the foldable then just print out the relevant Powerpoint slides for them to include in their notebook. (SLIDE 7 OR SLIDE 15)