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B3
Model and solve problems using linear equations of the form: where a, b, c, d, e, and f are rational numbers.
 * ax = b
 * x/a = b, a ≠ 0
 * ax + b = c
 * x/a + b = c, a ≠ 0
 * ax = b + cx
 * a(x + b) = c
 * ax + b = cx + d
 * a(bx + c) = d(ex + f)
 * a/x = b, x ≠ 0
 * @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070973407/student_view0/chapter8/
 * **Algebra Balance Scales -** Solve simple linear equations using a balance beam representation. [|Algebra (6–8)], [|Algebra (9–12)] (National Library of Virtual Manipulatives)
 * **Algebra Balance Scales - Negatives -** Solve simple linear equations using a balance beam representation. [|Algebra (6–8)], [|Algebra (9–12)] (National Library of Virtual Manipulatives)

B4
Explain and illustrate strategies to solve single variable linear inequalities with rational coefficients within a problem-solving context.


 * @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070973407/student_view0/chapter9/

B5
Demonstrate an understanding of polynomials (limited to polynomials of degree less than or equal to 2).


 * @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070973407/student_view0/chapter5/

B6
Model, record, and explain the operations of addition and subtraction of polynomial expressions, concretely, pictorially, and symbolically (limited to polynomials of less than or equal to 2).


 * @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070973407/student_view0/chapter5/


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B7
Model, record, and explain the operations of multiplication and division of polynomial expressions (limited to polynomials of degree less than or equal to 2) by monomials, concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.


 * @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070973407/student_view0/chapter7/

=Curriculum-Wide Patterns & Relations - Variables & Equations Resources=

Ted Talks: In Six Minutes or Less Terry Moore on "Why Is 'x' The Unknown?"

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