EQUATIONS

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BAM Indicator: Solve linear equations with unknowns on both sides

1. Solve these equations F

a) 8k + 40 = 16

k = ____________________
b) 3(x + 6) = 3

x = ____________________
c) 4p – 6 = 2p + 10

p = ____________________
d) 10v + 6 = 4v + 15

v = ____________________
e) 9 – 3y = 4y + 2

y = ____________________
f) 3x – 2 = 23 + 8x

x = ____________________

2. Ethan solves the equation 8y – 40 = 3y – 10. He gets the answer y = 10. Do you agree
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with Ethan? Explain your answer.

3. Write numbers in the boxes to create an equation with a two-digit integer solution.
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x + 2 = 4x +

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4. Look at the following equations: R

9x + 1 = 6(x + 1) 3x + 2 = 4 – x 5(x + 2) = 3x + 6 3x – 16 = 4 – 2x

Which is the odd one out? Put a ring around the one that is.
Give reasons for your answer.

(3x + 7) cm
5. A rectangle is 6 cm wide. A
6 cm
Two different expressions are used to state its length.
(5x – 17) cm
a) Write down an equation that can be used to find the length of the rectangle.

______________________________
b) Solve the equation and find the area of the rectangle

________________ cm2

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Overall, I think my success level is:    
F = Fluency R = Reasoning P = Problem-solving A = Application M = Misconception

Q EQUATIONS  
I know how to solve an equation by balancing both sides
I can solve an equation with unknowns on both sides
I can solve an equation with unknowns on both sides when brackets are involved
I know how to deal with negative numbers as solutions
I know how to deal with fractions as solutions
I can construct an equation from given information
Improvements I could make:

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