Algebra: One-Step Equations
Skill focus: One-Step Equations
Today we're tackling one-step equations. Ask your child to explain the first step out loud before writing. Slow thinking now means fewer mistakes later. Encourage neat, line-by-line work. If they get stuck, ask, 'What operation is happening to the variable?' and let them lead.
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- scratch paper
Solve: 12 × 11. Then check by adding (12 × 10) + 12. Same answer? Good — you used a strategy.
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Solve for x: 3x + 6 = 12
Parent tip: Walk through this step-by-step with your child. Say each step out loud.
- 2
Solve for x: 3x + 11 = 35
Parent tip: Walk through this step-by-step with your child. Say each step out loud.
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Solve for x: 4x + 1 = 13
- 2
Solve for x: 4x + 10 = 30
- 3
Solve for x: 3x + 10 = 19
- 4
Solve for x: 5x + 9 = 44
- 5
Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 15
- 6
Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 9
- 7
Solve for x: 5x + 4 = 34
- 8
Solve for x: 2x + 7 = 17
- 9
Solve for x: 3x + 5 = 29
- 10
Solve for x: 4x + 10 = 30
Make up your own problem like the ones above and solve it. Trade with a family member.
Which problem made you think the hardest today? Why?