Standard #: MA.912.AR.2.1


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Given a real-world context, write and solve one-variable multi-step linear equations.


General Information

Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.)
Grade: 912
Strand: Algebraic Reasoning
Status: State Board Approved

Benchmark Instructional Guide

Connecting Benchmarks/Horizontal Alignment

 

Terms from the K-12 Glossary

  • Linear Equation

 

Vertical Alignment

Previous Benchmarks

Next Benchmarks

 

Purpose and Instructional Strategies

In grade 8, students solved one-variable multi-step linear equations. In Algebra I, students write and solve one-variable multi-step linear equations within a real-world context. In future courses, students will work with linear systems in three-variables and linear programing. Additionally, linear equations and linear functions are fundamental parts of all future high school courses. 
  • Problem types include the writing of an equation from a given context, the solving of a given equation and writing and solving an equation within context. 
  • Instruction includes the use of manipulatives, drawings, models and the properties of equality. 
  • Instruction includes the interpretation of the solution within context. 
  • Instruction emphasizes the understanding solving a linear equation in one variable mirrors the process of determining x-intercepts, or roots, of the graph of a linear function. 
  • In many contexts, students may generate solutions that may not make sense when placed in context. Be sure students assess the reasonableness of their solutions in terms of context to check for this (MTR.6.1). 
    • For example, if students are solving a problem where x represents the number of paintings sold at an art gallery. If the solution is x = 6.3, then the number of paintings sold would be 6 since a portion of a painting cannot be sold.

 

Common Misconceptions or Errors

  • Students may experience difficulty translating contexts into expressions. In these cases, give students sample quantities to help them reason. 
  • Students may not use properties of equality properly.

 

Strategies to Support Tiered Instruction

  • Instruction includes opportunities to draw pictures or use bar models to represent real world contexts. 
    • For example, Kevin buys 66 markers plus 5 packs of markers. Fernando buys 48 markers plus 8 packs of markers. If Kevin and Fernando buy the same total number of markers, how many markers are in a pack? 
                     
  • Instruction includes providing expressions and having students act out the context with props. 
    • For example, Karen earns $100 a day plus $5 commission for each sale made at the store that day. In this example, give a student $100 in play money and then ask how much more they would get if they made 1 sale, 2 sales, and so on. Then ask how they could represent an unknown amount of sales. 
  • Instruction includes opportunities to use algebra tiles to model a multi-step equation and write the steps algebraically. For each step, ask students to identify the property of equality they would use. 
  • Instruction includes vocabulary development by co-creating a graphic organizer for each property of equality.  
  • Instruction includes the use of algebra tiles to model the distributive property or to add and subtract like terms as a problem is solved algebraically. 
    • An example using algebra tiles for the expression −2(2x − 3) is shown below.

    • An example using algebra tiles for the expression −3x + 2 + 5x − 6 + 5 is shown below.
      Table

                     

Instructional Tasks

Instructional Task 1 (MTR.3.1, MTR.6.1, MTR.7.1
  • City A has a current population of 156,289 residents and has an annual growth of 146 residents. City B has a current population of 151,293 and has an annual growth of 363 residents. To the nearest year, how many years will it take for City A and City B to have the same population? 

Instructional Task 2 (MTR.3.1, MTR.6.1, MTR.7.1)
 
  • A nutrition store starts a new membership program. Members of the program pay $52 to join and can purchase a canister of protein powder for $42.50. Non-members pay $49 for a canister of protein powder. After how many canisters is the total cost the same for members as it is for non-members?

 

Instructional Items

Instructional Item 1 
  • A group of friends decides to go out of town to a championship football game. The group pays $185 per ticket plus a one-time convenience fee of $15. They also each pay $27 to ride a tour bus to the game. If the group spent $2,771 in total, how many friends are in the group? 

Instructional Item 2
 
  • Two rectangular fields, both measured in yards, are modeled below. What value of x, in yards, would cause the fields to have equal areas?

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*The strategies, tasks and items included in the B1G-M are examples and should not be considered comprehensive.




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Related Access Points

Access Point Number Access Point Title
MA.912.AR.2.AP.1 Given an equation in a real-world context, solve one-variable multi-step linear equations.


Related Resources

Formative Assessments

Name Description
Solve for X

Students are asked to solve a linear equation in one variable.

Solve for N

Students are asked to solve a linear equation in one variable with fractional coefficients.

Solve for M

Students are asked to solve a linear equation in one variable.

Does It Follow?

Students are asked if one linear equation follows from another that is assumed to be true.

State Fair

Students are asked to write and solve an equation that models a given problem.

Lesson Plans

Name Description
Company Charges

In this lesson, students will learn how to write and solve linear equations that have one solution, infinitely many solutions, and no solutions. As the students decipher word problems, they will recognize which elements of equations affect the number of possible solutions. This lesson is guided by a PowerPoint presentation.

Justly Justifying

Students will review the properties used in solving simple equations through a quiz-quiz-trade activity. As a class, they will then associate these properties with individual steps in solving equations. The students will then participate in a Simultaneous Round Table to practice their justifications. Finish the lesson with a discussion on the different methods that students could use to acquire the correct answer. The following day, students will take a short quiz to identify misconceptions.

Survey Says... We're Using TRIG!

This lesson is meant as a review after being taught basic trigonometric functions. It will allow students to see and solve problems from a real-world setting. The Perspectives video presents math being used in the real-world as a multimedia enhancement to this lesson. Students will find this review lesson interesting and fun.

Original Student Tutorial

Name Description
Writing Inequalities with Money, Money, Money

Write linear inequalities for different money situations in this interactive tutorial.

Perspectives Video: Teaching Ideas

Name Description
Solving Equations using Zero Pairs

Unlock an effective teaching strategy for teaching solving equations using zero pairs in this Teacher Perspectives video for educators.

Programming Mathematics: Algebra, and Variables to control Open-source Hardware

If you are having trouble understanding variables, this video might help you see the light.

Download the CPALMS Perspectives video student note taking guide.

Problem-Solving Task

Name Description
Selling Fuel Oil at a Loss

The task is a modeling problem which ties in to financial decisions faced routinely by businesses, namely the balance between maintaining inventory and raising short-term capital for investment or re-investment in developing the business.

Tutorial

Name Description
Calculating Mixtures of Solutions

This lecture shows how algebra is used to solve problems involving mixtures of solutions of different concentrations.

Video/Audio/Animation

Name Description
Using Systems of Equations Versus One Equation

When should a system of equations with multiple variables be used to solve an Algebra problem, instead of using a single equation with a single variable?

Student Resources

Original Student Tutorial

Name Description
Writing Inequalities with Money, Money, Money:

Write linear inequalities for different money situations in this interactive tutorial.

Problem-Solving Task

Name Description
Selling Fuel Oil at a Loss:

The task is a modeling problem which ties in to financial decisions faced routinely by businesses, namely the balance between maintaining inventory and raising short-term capital for investment or re-investment in developing the business.

Tutorial

Name Description
Calculating Mixtures of Solutions:

This lecture shows how algebra is used to solve problems involving mixtures of solutions of different concentrations.

Video/Audio/Animation

Name Description
Using Systems of Equations Versus One Equation:

When should a system of equations with multiple variables be used to solve an Algebra problem, instead of using a single equation with a single variable?



Parent Resources

Problem-Solving Task

Name Description
Selling Fuel Oil at a Loss:

The task is a modeling problem which ties in to financial decisions faced routinely by businesses, namely the balance between maintaining inventory and raising short-term capital for investment or re-investment in developing the business.



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