Solving One-Step Equations
Students learn why inverse operations work, then solve one-step equations with negatives and fractions.
Equations · Lesson 3 of 4
Solving Three-Step Equations
Variables on both sides: students move the smaller variable term, then solve, including no-solution cases.
Look inside: preview PDFWhat's included
- Animated PowerPoint lesson
- Guided notes and problems
- 3 leveled practice pages (A, B, C)
- Find the Mistake
- Equation Maze (self-checking)
- Exit tickets
- Game of All Games
- Full answer keys
- Teacher guide
- Student pages in PDF and editable PowerPoint
- Grades
- 7th–8th grade; Algebra 1 review
- Standards
- CCSS 8.EE.C.7a, 8.EE.C.7b
- Materials
- Pencil; a timer for the Game of All Games
More Equations Lessons
Solving Two-Step Equations
Students undo the number next to the variable first, then solve two-step equations with negatives and fractions.
Solving Multi-Step Equations
Students combine like terms on each side first, then solve, including equations with no solution and with all solutions.