Multi-Step Equations Variables on One Side Around the Clock Partner Scavenger Hunt | Distributive Property and Like Terms
Give students a structured partner activity for solving multi-step equations with variables on one side using this Around the Clock Partner Scavenger Hunt. This activity includes equations that require students to combine like terms and use the distributive property before solving for the variable.
Each partner has their own clock with 12 unique problems. The problems are different for each partner, but the answers and clock placement are the same. This gives students a way to work independently, compare answers, and find mistakes if their results do not match.
Students begin with the problem marked by a star and glue it to the 12 o’clock spot. After solving, they find the matching answer at the top of another problem card and glue that card to the 1 o’clock spot. Students continue solving and matching until they move around the clock and return back to the 12 o’clock spot.
What’s Included:
• Detailed directions with pictures
• 24 total multi-step equation problems
• 12 different problems per partner
• 6 combining like terms problems per partner set
• 6 distributive property problems per partner set
• Variables on one side of the equation
• Blank clock templates
• Blank workspace page
• Completed answer keys
• Print-ready student pages
Perfect for:
• Multi-step equations practice
• Variables on one side
• Distributive property practice
• Combining like terms review
• 7th grade expressions and equations
• CCSS 7.EE.B.4
• Partner activities
• Math centers
• Independent practice
• Sub plans
This activity gives students practice deciding whether an equation needs simplifying first, then using inverse operations to solve for the variable.
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