Solutions of Linear Equations

Open Ended

Why do you think learning to solve linear equations is important in real life?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key part of a linear equation?

• Variable

• Exponent greater than 1

• Logarithm

• Square root

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key feature of a linear equation?

• It has only one variable and the variable is not raised to a power higher than 1.

• It always has two variables multiplied together.

• Its graph is always a curve.

• The variable is always squared.

Open Ended

Explain the steps you would take to solve a one-step equation such as x + 8 = 15. Why is it important to use the opposite operation?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are correct steps for solving a two-step equation?

• First remove numbers added or subtracted to the variable, then undo multiplication or division.

• First multiply both sides by the variable, then add or subtract numbers.

• First divide both sides by the variable, then add or subtract numbers.

• First add all numbers together, then multiply by the variable.

Open Ended

How do linear equations help us solve real-world problems? Give an example from your own experience or from the lesson.

Open Ended

How do you think understanding linear equations can help you solve real-life problems?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a learning objective for this lesson on linear equations?

• Understand what a linear equation is and identify its parts

• Solve one-step and two-step linear equations

• Memorize all mathematical formulas

• Apply linear equations to real-world problems