Population Equations

Use principles of algebra to rearrange and solve one variable equations.

Subject: Algebra
Topics: Expressions and Equations
Grades: 6 - 12
Knowledge and Skills:
- Can evaluate expressions by substituting values for variables
- Can simplify expressions using correct order of operations
- Can do basic operations on both sides of an equation in such a way as to preserve the equality

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