Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

Virginia SOL 8.PFA.4

Write and solve multistep linear equations in one variable, including contextual problems.

What students need to be able to do

  • Represent and solve multistep linear equations in one variable with the variable on one or both sides of the equation (up to four steps) using concrete materials and pictorial representations.
  • Apply properties of real numbers and properties of equality to solve multistep linear equations in one variable (up to four steps).
  • Write a multistep linear equation in one variable to represent a verbal situation, including those in context.
  • Create a verbal situation in context given a multistep linear equation in one variable.
  • Solve problems in context that require the solution of a multistep linear equation.
  • Interpret algebraic solutions in context to linear equations in one variable.
  • Confirm algebraic solutions to linear equations in one variable.