Multi-Step Equations Combining Like Terms Around the Clock Partner Scavenger Hunt | Variables on Both Sides
Practice solving multi-step equations with variables on both sides using this Combining Like Terms Around the Clock Partner Scavenger Hunt. This activity focuses on equations that require students to combine like terms 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 built-in way to compare answers, check work, and talk through errors 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 combining like terms equation problems
• 12 different problems per partner
• Variables on both sides of the equation
• Blank clock templates
• Blank workspace page
• Completed answer keys
• Print-ready student pages
Perfect for:
• Multi-step equations practice
• Variables on both sides
• Combining like terms practice
• 8th grade expressions and equations
• CCSS 8.EE.C.7
• Partner activities
• Math centers
• Independent practice
• Sub plans
This activity keeps the focus on simplifying expressions on both sides of the equation before students isolate the variable.
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