Topic: Equalities and Inequalities C2.2 – Solving Algebraic Equations

Ontario Curriculum Expectation:

4.C2.2 solve equations that involve whole numbers up to 50 in various contexts, and verify solutions.

An algebraic equation is a number sentence with an equal sign between an algebraic expression and a number.

Here is an example of an algebraic equation that means the sum of 6 and a is 9.

Solve an equation means finding the value of the variable that will make two sides equal.

Find the number that fits the number sentence that will solve the equation.