| File info: A solve equations worksheet is a type of worksheet that helps students learn how to solve equations. Equations are mathematical expressions that have an equal sign between them. The goal of solving an equation is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.
A solve equations worksheet might include the following types of exercises:
Translating word problems into equations
Solving one-step equations
Solving multi-step equations
Solving equations with variables on both sides
Solving equations with fractions
Solving equations with decimals
Solving equations with inequalities
The worksheet can be tailored to the specific needs of the students, and can be made more challenging by including higher-level exercises or by using more complex word problems.
Here are some specific examples of exercises that could be included on a solve equations worksheet:
Translate the following word problem into an equation:
A number is 10 more than twice another number. What is the number?
Solve the following equation:
2x + 5 = 17
Solve the following equation for x:
3x - 4 = 2x + 1
Solve the following equation with variables on both sides:
x + 2 = 3 - x
Solve the following equation with fractions:
3/4x = 5/6
Solve the following equation with decimals:
1.2x = 6.3
Solve the following inequality:
x > 10
The worksheet can be used in a variety of ways, such as:
As a homework assignment
As a review activity
As a formative assessment
As a summative assessment |
