Expressions, equations, and relationships

6.9(A)

Writing Equations and Inequalities

Write one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities to represent constraints or conditions within problems.

Part of The student applies mathematical process standards to use equations and inequalities to represent situations

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Intro

Turning Word Problems into Math

By the end of this lesson, you will write a one-variable, one-step equation or inequality that represents a constraint or condition in a word problem. You will match key words in a problem to the correct operation and the correct symbol, whether it is an equal sign or an inequality sign.