Solving Equations with Variables: A Fun Approach

How many books did the professor initially have on his shelf?

• 14

• 5

• 20

• 10

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

What is an equation?

• A mathematical sentence with an equal sign

• A number without a variable

• A letter representing a number

• A mathematical operation

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

What is a variable in an equation?

• A known number

• A constant value

• A letter or symbol representing an unknown number

• A mathematical operation

What is the most commonly used variable in equations?

• Y

• Z

• A

• X

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the first step to solve the equation 5 + x = 14?

• Divide both sides by 5

• Multiply both sides by 5

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Add 5 to both sides

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the value of x in the equation 5 + x = 14?

• 9

• 8

• 10

• 7

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What operation is needed to isolate x in the equation x - 21 = 8?

• Divide both sides by 21

• Multiply both sides by 21

• Subtract 21 from both sides

• Add 21 to both sides

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the value of x in the equation x - 21 = 8?

• 13

• 19

• 29

• 31

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did the professor discover about his missing algebra books?

• He was sitting on them

• They were in another room

• They were on another shelf

• They were stolen

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What humorous statement did the professor make about his algebra books?

• They are his favorite books

• They are his seat of learning

• He always got bad grades in algebra

• He never liked algebra

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3