Solve linear equations by combining like terms

Solve linear equations by combining like terms

In this lesson you will learn to solve equations by combining like terms.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

STANDARDS

CCSS.8.EE.C.7.b Solve linear equations with rational number coefficients, including equations whose solutions require expanding expressions using the distributive property and collecting like terms.

TEKS.8.8.C model and solve one-variable equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign that represent mathematical and real-world problems using rational number coefficients and constants; and

TEKS.6.7.D generate equivalent expressions using the properties of operations: inverse, identity, commutative, associative, and distributive properties.

TEKS.6.10.A model and solve one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities that represent problems, including geometric concepts; and

TEKS.A1.5.A solve linear equations in one variable, including those for which the application of the distributive property is necessary and for which variables are included on both sides;

TEKS.7.11.A model and solve one-variable, two-step equations and inequalities;

IN.8.AF.1 Solve linear equations with rational number coefficients fluently, including equations whose solutions require expanding expressions using the distributive property and collecting like terms. Represent real-world problems using linear equations and inequalities in one variable and solve such problems.

VA.EI.A.4.c literal equations for a specified variable;

VA.PFA.7.12 The student will solve two-step linear equations in one variable, including practical problems that require the solution of a two-step linear equation in one variable.

VA.PFA.8.17 The student will solve multistep linear equations in one variable with the variable on one or both sides of the equation, including practical problems that require the solution of a multistep linear equation in one variable.

VA.PFA.8.16.e make connections between and among representations of a linear function using verbal descriptions, tables, equations, and graphs.

VA.PFA.6.13 The student will solve one-step linear equations in one variable, including practical problems that require the solution of a one-step linear equation in one variable.