MA19.8.11

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 8

MA19.8.11
Solve multi-step linear equations in one variable, including rational number coefficients, and equations that require using the distributive property and combining like terms.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

how to solve one and two step equations with one variable.
Write linear equations given real-world contexts.
That a solution to an equation can represent a real-world quantity.

Skills

Students are able to:

apply the distributive property and combine like terms to simplify an equation.
Recognize a solution as representing one solution, no solution, or infinite solutions.
Analyze and solve a real-world problem and write an appropriate equation for it that leads to a solution that can be explained within the context of the problem.

Understanding

Students understand that:

equations can now have more than one solution in given real-world scenarios.
The distributive property and combining like terms are essential to simplifying an equation. therefore making it easier to solve.

Vocabulary

one solution
no solution
Infinitely many solutions
like terms
Distributive property

Aligned Learning Resources

Multi-Step Equations Review

Multi-Step Equations Assessment

Expressions with Rational Numbers and Solving Problems with Rational Numbers

Combining Like Terms (Part 1)

Combining Like Terms (Part2)

Combining Like Terms (Part 3)

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