Solving Linear Equations

This lesson unit is intended to help you assess how well students are able to:

• Form and solve linear equations involving factorizing and using the distributive law.

In particular, this unit aims to help you identify and assist students who have difficulties in:

• Using variables to represent quantities in a real-world or mathematical problem.
• Solving word problems leading to equations of the form px + q = r and p(x + q) = r.