SEMI-DETAILED LESSON PLAN

LESSON: SOLVING LINEAR EQUATIONS

I. LESSON OVERVIEW

This lesson will introduce the properties of equality as a means for solving
equations. Furthermore, simple word problems on numbers and age will be
discussed as applications to solving equations in one variable.

II. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:

A) identify the properties of equality applied in an expression;

B) apply the properties of equality in finding the solution of an equation
involving one variable by algebraic procedure; and
C) solve word problems involving linear equations in one variable.

III. LESSON PROPER

A. ACTIVATE

Activity 1: Property Real numbers

Identify the property illustrated in each sentence.

1. 51+27=27+51 4 2 4
6. × =
2. 20+ (−20 )=0 7 2 7
3. 2+ ( 25+8 )=( 2+25 ) +8 7. 27−99=9(3−11)
8. [8+(−8)]+ 8=8
4. ( 29 )( 92 )=1 3
( )
9. 2 −12+ =−24+3
2
5. ( 34 ×2 ) ×6= 34 × ( 2 ×6 ) 10. 5+0=5
Activity 2. translating verbal phrases to and mathematical expression

Translate the following verbal sentences to mathematical equation.

1) The difference between five and two is three.
2) The product of twelve and a number y is equal to twenty-four.
3) The quotient of a number x and twenty-five is one hundred.
4) The sum of five and twice y is fifteen.
5) Six more than a number x is 3.

B. ACQUIRE

To solve equations algebraically, we need to use the various properties of

equality.

 Reflexive Property of Equality. For each real number a, a=a .

Examples:
3=3 , – b=−b , x+2=x+ 2

 Symmetric Property of Equality. For any real numbers a and b,

if a=b then b=a.
Examples:
If 2+3=5 ,then 5=2+3.
If x – 5=2 , then2=x – 5.

 Transitive Property of Equality. For any real numbers a, b, and c,

If a=b∧b=c , then a=c
Examples:
If 2+3=5∧5=1+ 4 , then2+3=1+4.
If x – 1= y∧ y =3 , then x – 1=3.

 Substitution Property of Equality. For any real numbers a and b: If a=b, then
a may be replaced by b, or b may be replaced by a, in any mathematical
sentence without changing its meaning.
Examples:
If x+ 1=5∧x =4 ,then 4+1=5.
If 6 – b=2∧b=4 , then6 – 4=2.

 Addition Property of Equality (APE). For all real numbers a, b, and c, a = b if

and only if a+ c=b+ c. If we add the same number to both sides of the equal
sign, then the two sides remain equal.
Example:
10 + 3 = 13 is true if and only if 10 + 3 + 248 = 13+ 248 is
also true (because the same number, 248, was added to both sides
of the equation).
 Multiplication Property of Equality (MPE). For all real numbers a, b, and c,
where c ≠ 0, a=b if and only if ac=bc. If we multiply the same number to
both sides of the equal sign, then the two sides remain equal.
Example: 3 · 5 = 15 is true if and only if (3 · 5) · 2 = 15 · 2 is also
true (because the same number, 2, was multiplied to both sides of the
equation).

Solving equations:

x−4=7 Given

x−4+ 4=7+4 Addition Property of Equality

x−4+ 4=7+4 Associative Property

x +0=11 Inverse property

x=11 Identity property

To check if 11 is the solution, substitute 11 for x in the original equation.

Check: x−4=7

11−4=7

7=7

Activity 3. Two Columns Method

Solve the equation 2 x−5=7 and state the reasons by using two columns.

C. APPLY

Scaffolding for KNWS

This activity will help to guide students through the process of solving
mathematical word problems. Students fill out a chart with the following columns
as they complete a word problem:

K- What do you know? W-What do you want to find out?

N-What is not relevant? S-What strategy can you use?

 KNWS Chart
What do I KNOW from
K the information stated in
this problem?
What information do I
N NOT need in order to
solve this problem.
WHAT exactly does this
W
problem ask me to find?
What STRATEGY or
S operation will I use to
solve this problem?
Adapted from Teaching Reading in Mathematics by Mary Lee Barton and Clare Heidema

Activity 4. Word Problems

Solve the following problems using KNWS.

1. Of two complementary angles, the bigger is twice the smaller. What are these
angles?
2. The sum of two consecutive integer is 15. What are these numbers?
3. Aslia can finish encoding a manuscript in the computer in 6 hours. Nam can do
the same job in 5 hours. How long will it take them to do the job if they work
together.

D. ASSESS

Solve the following equations algebraically. Indicate the properties of equality applied
in each step.

1. −5 x−7=13
2. 2 x+3=4 x−1
3. x−2−2 x=5 x +8−7 x
4. 3 x−2(x−3)=13
5. x +2=0

IV. STUDENTS REFLECTION

Let the student fill in the stem statement given
A. I learn that …
B. I am most interested…
 C. I did not understand on the …
D. I want to…

V. REFERENCES
A. Orines, Fernando B., Manalo, Catalina B., Suzara, Josephine l., Mercado, Jesus
P. (2012). Next Century Mathematics. Quezon Avenue, Quezon City. Phoenix
Publishing House, Inc.
B. Tan, KilshanT., Ordinario, Teresita J., Buiza, Frederick O. Strengthening
Mathematics 7.
C. Math 7 DepEd Teaching Guide