1. Solving Linear Equations

2. Warm Up:  Combine the like terms:  2a+6+4a-5+2-a  6x-2+8y+4x+3  2z+5x-7y+4-z

3. Objective  The student will be able to solve linear equations including equations with variables on both sides of the equals sign.

4. Exploration  On your own:  Go through Agile Mind: Solving Linear Equations Overview  With a Partner:  Complete Student Activity Sheet 1

5. Solving Linear Equations  Steps for solving linear equations:  Find the variable you are solving for.  Undo the equation in order to isolate the variable.  Combine like terms.  Example:  4x+7=43

6. With a Partner…  Solve the following equations:

7. Solving Linear Equations with Variables on Both sides of the Equal Sign  Solving linear equations with variables on both sides of the equation are similar to linear equations but, you must decide which side to bring the variable to.  Example:  11a+9 = 4a+30

8. With a Partner…  Solve the following equations:

9. On Your Own  Solve the following equations:

10. Exit Ticket and Homework  Exit Ticket:  Solve the following :  Homework:  Complete the Linear Equations Stations Problems