Grade 08 Mathematics - EC: M08.B-E.3.1.2

Continuum of Activities

The list below represents a continuum of activities: resources categorized by Standard/Eligible Content that teachers may use to move students toward proficiency. Using LEA curriculum and available materials and resources, teachers can customize the activity statements/questions for classroom use.

This continuum of activities offers:

Instructional activities designed to be integrated into planned lessons
Questions/activities that grow in complexity
Opportunities for differentiation for each student’s level of performance

Grade Levels

8th Grade

Course, Subject

Mathematics

Related Academic Standards / Eligible Content

M08.B-E.3.1.2 M08.B-E.3.1.2

Solve linear equations that have rational number coefficients, including equations whose solutions require expanding expressions using the distributive property and collecting like terms.

Activities

Solve the following equation:

Solve the following equation:

Solve and check the following equation. Be sure to show all work.

Solve and check the following equation. Be sure to show all work.

The table below shows the number of points scored by three players in last weekend’s basketball game. If these players scored a total of 49 points, how many points did Amir score? Show your work.

Answer Key/Rubric

x = 15

a = -2

Acceptable work may be similar to, but doesn’t need to be exactly like:

Solve:

Check:

Acceptable work may be similar to, but doesn’t need to be exactly like:

Solve:

Check:

Amir scored 14 points.
Acceptable work may be similar to, but doesn’t need to be exactly like:

Set up an equation and solve for x:

Substitute for x in Amir’s expression: