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Equations & Inequalities

Tuesday Triathlon

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Objectives & Standards
● Solve equations in the forms px + q = r and p ( x + q ) = r algebraically
● Solve work problems leading to equations in the forms px + q = r and p ( x + q ) = r

Foundational Standards Reviewed

6.EE.B.7 — Solve real-world and mathematical problems by writing and solving equations of the form x + p = q and px = q for
cases in which p, q and x are all nonnegative rational numbers.

Common Core Standards Addressed in Grade 7:

7.EE.B.3 — Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with positive and negative rational numbers in any
form (whole numbers, fractions, and decimals), using tools strategically. Apply properties of operations to calculate with
numbers in any form; convert between forms as appropriate; and assess the reasonableness of answers using mental
computation and estimation strategies.

7.EE.B.4.A — Solve word problems leading to equations of the form px + q = r and p(x + q) = r, where p, q, and r are speci c
rational numbers. Solve equations of these forms uently. Compare an algebraic solution to an arithmetic solution, identifying
the sequence of the operations used in each approach. For example, the perimeter of a rectangle is 54 cm. Its length is 6 cm. What
is its width?
Criteria for Success
1. Understand that an equation is a statement of balance, and in solving the
equation, the balance must be maintained.
2. Understand solving an equation as a process of undoing operations using
inverse operations that adhere to arithmetic properties.
3. Write and solve equations in the forms px + q = r and p ( x + q ) = r to represent
word problems
4. Solve equations using different approaches, including arithmetic approach and
algebraic approach.
5. Understand that p ( x + q ) = r can be solved in two
different ways
Classwork Problem 1a

A balance is shown to the right.

1. Describe how you can use the balance
find the value of X?
2. Write an equation to represent the
situation shown in the balance.
3. Use the equation to model the actions
you did in part A with the balance.
Classwork Problem 1b - Same questions, different balance

A balance is shown here.

1. Describe how you can use the balance
find the value of X?
2. Write an equation to represent the
situation shown in the balance.
3. Use the equation to model the actions
you did in part A with the balance.
Classwork Problem 2
Yoshiro has a new puppy. She decides to create an
enclosure for her puppy in her backyard. The enclosure
is in the shape of a hexagon, with one pair of opposite
sides running the same distance along the length of two
parallel flowerbeds. A sketch of the enclosure is shown
at right.

If the perimeter of the enclosure is 137 feet, what is the

length of each side that runs along the flowerbed?
Write an equation to represent the situation, and solve
using algebraic properties. Describe each property you
use in solving the equation.
Classwork Problem 3 Solve the equations below:
Classwork Problem 4
At the candy store, M&Ms and Skittles are sold for $0.50 per ounce. Kevita puts some M&Ms in a
bag and then added 8 ounces of Skittles. The total cost for her bag of candy is $6.50.

Kevita and Mary write the equation 0.5 ( x + 8 ) = 6.50 to represent the situation, where x
represents the number of ounces of M&Ms.

● Kevita says that to solve this equation, you first distribute the 0.5 through the parentheses to
get 0.5x + 4 = 6.50.
● Mary says that to solve this equation, you first divide by 0.5 on both sides to get x + 8 = 13

Do you agree with either Kevita or Mary? Why? Finish solving the problem to find out how many
ounces of M&Ms Kevita put in her bag of candy..
Target Task 1

Solve each equation for the variable. Show every step in your work that
maintains balance in each equation.
Yes - however, tomorrow is the MAP test for Math and
it is important to rest so you can focus well on the test.
No extra practice today :-)