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Applying Properties to Variables

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Eighth graders combine like terms in this properties of variables instructional activity. Using named items (stars, moons and hearts), they combine like terms using variables. They use the distributive property to combine like terms. Finally, they write an equation based on a story problem.

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distributive property, mathematical properties, linear equations, equations, linear functions, functions, linear inequalities, inequalities

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linear equations, linear functions, linear inequalities, distributive property, math
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Grade
8th
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Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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