One Variable Equations Cut and Paste Sorting Activity | One No and Infinite Solutions
Give students a hands-on way to practice identifying solution types with this One Variable Equations Cut and Paste Sorting Activity. Students solve linear equations and sort each problem into one of three categories: one solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions.
This activity includes 24 total problems. Each category includes 8 problems: 6 regular problems and 2 bonus problems. The regular problems are introductory and include equations with either the distributive property or combining like terms on one side. The bonus problems include both the distributive property and combining like terms on both sides.
Students cut out the equation cards, solve each problem, and place it in the correct category on the sorting sheet. Use this activity for independent practice, partner work, small groups, stations, review, or a quick assessment.
What’s Included:
• 24 one-variable equation problems
• 18 regular problems
• 6 bonus problems
• One solution category
• No solution category
• Infinitely many solutions category
• Blank sorting sheet
• Teacher answer keys
• Sorting answers and equation solutions
• Print-ready student pages
Perfect for:
• One-variable equations
• One solution, no solution, and infinitely many solutions
• Solving linear equations
• Combining like terms
• Distributive property
• 8th grade expressions and equations
• CCSS 8.EE.C.7
• Cut-and-paste activities
• Math centers
• Partner practice
• Stations
• Assessment
Sorting equations by solution type helps students look beyond the solving steps and understand what the final equation tells them about the number of solutions.
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