Radford University
Linear Programming: Sports Shoes
Don't shoo away the resource on shoes. Given constraints on the amount of leather and string needed to make two different types of shoes, learners graph a system of inequalities for the situation. They then determine the maximum profit...
Charleston School District
The Sum of Angles in a Triangle
An informative lesson contains a brief explanation of how the sum of the angles of a triangle is a line. The lesson continues with determining the missing angle in a triangle, or solving for a variable. Using the sum of the angles, the...
EngageNY
Systems of Equations Leading to Pythagorean Triples
Find Pythagorean Triples like the ancient Babylonians. The resource presents the concept of Pythagorean Triples. It provides the system of equations the Babylonians used to calculate Pythagorean Triples more than 4,000 years ago. Pupils...
Curated OER
Graphing Inequalities
In this graphing inequalities worksheet, students solve and graph the solution set for eight inequalities. They first solve each inequality, either for x or for y, then they plot the coordinates found on the graph provided for each...
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Quiz: Solving Inequalities by Adding and Subtracting
In this solving inequality worksheet, students solve inequality equations containing one variable, whole numbers and decimal numbers. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Graphing Systems of Inequalities
In this systems of inequalities worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 8 different problems that include graphing. First, they graph each system of inequalities to determine the overlapping portion in each. Then, students draw a line...
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Inequalities
In this inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 25 various types of problems. First, they determine the portion of the graph that should be shaded for each inequality. Then, students graph each system of inequalities. In...
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Systems of Inequalities
In this systems of inequalities worksheet, students solve systems of equations. Afterward, they shade in all possible answers on a coordinate plane. This two-page worksheet contains five multi-step problems.
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Triangle Inequalities
In this triangle inequalities worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include various types of triangles. First, they determine which side is the longest side of a triangle with given the exterior angle measurement....
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Ten Word Problems Solved Using Systems of Equations
In this quadratic linear systems of equations learning exercise, students solve ten word problems using systems of equations. The solutions are provided.
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Inequalities in Two Variables
In this inequality instructional activity, students solve inequalities with two-variables. They solve systems of equations. Students graph inequality problems on a coordinate plane. This four-page instructional activity contains 36...
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Inequalities
In this inequalities instructional activity, students solve and complete 21 various types of problems. First, they graph the intersection of each graph shown. Then, students graph the union of each graph. In addition, they write the...
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Enhancing Students' Problem-Solving Abilities
Students analyze the results of a hypothetical cloning experiment using a restriction endonuclease map obtained from an on-line data source. They answer the question, "How can I tell if the DNA I have obtained from this hypothetical...
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Solving Linear Equations
Use this activity for practice or review solving linear equations in one variable. Problems range from multiple-step problems involving parentheses and combining like terms, to word problems, to equations with no solution or infinitely...
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Using Simple Equations To Solve Word Problems
In this math activity, students learn to read a word problem, write an equation, solve for the variable and write and label the answer. There are examples given at the top of the page although directions tell students to "use information...
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Solving Linear Systems by Linear Combinations
This worksheet offers six problems to practice solving simultaneous equations using the method of elimination. Start with systems that require multiplying only one of the equations. Then move to systems which require multiplying both...
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Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
Practice solving linear systems of three equations with three unknowns using the elimination method and substitution method. This handout includes graphics of different combinations of intersecting planes to help illustrate the different...
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Solving Linear Systems by Graphing
A worksheet that offers four problems to practice solving simultaneous equations by graphing. Equations are presented in slope-intercept form or standard form. Problems include two with unique solutions, one with no solution, and one...
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Area of Parallelograms - Lesson 1
Here is an area of parallelograms practice activity in which learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve six story problems.
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Sunshine Math-5
In this math problem solving worksheet, students examine and solve 10 math word problems that require them to use problem solving skills.
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Model Equivalent Fractions: Number Lines or Fraction Strips
In this model equivalent fractions worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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One and Tens Place Value - Step-by-Step Lesson
Give your pupils a grasp of place value in a two-digit number. They see a drawing of counting cubes in a stick of ten, then examine a set of four. Mathematicians determine how many blocks there are by grouping the tens. Ideally, you will...
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Explore Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
Exploring problem solving involving the addition and subtraction of decimals can be done with word problems. In this worksheet on decimals, students add and subtract distances measured in miles and expressed as decimals. This worksheet...
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Guided Lesson Explanation for More, less, or Equal
How do you teach kindergartners to count? Use this scripted explanation to show pupils how to solve problems that ask them to determine whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of...