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Learning objective overview
Master Teaching Guide coverage for this objective.
Current NZC (2007)
NA5-7NA4-7
New NZC (2026)
NZC26-P4-ALG-ER-P-Y10-02
Resources
- Alpha textbook: Using Equations to solve problems - 1, Ex 14.01, pgs
- Alpha textbook: 229 - 231
- Alpha textbook: Using equations to solve problems – 2, Ex 14.17, pgs
- Alpha textbook: 238
- Alpha textbook: Check Your Understanding, Review of entire equations
- Alpha textbook: chapter, pg 239
- Other: 229 - 231
- Other: Using equations to solve problems - 2, Ex 14.17, pgs
- Other: 238
- Other: Check Your Understanding, Review of entire equations
- Other: chapter, pg 239
- CorbettMaths on forming and solving equations from contextQuestions PDF · Answers
Terminology
- equation
- solution
- form an equation
- solve
- context
- variable
- interpret
- algebraic expression
Task goals
- Identify variable quantities and form algebraic equations from word problems describing real-world contexts.
- Solve linear equations by applying inverse operations and collecting like terms to isolate the variable.
- Interpret solutions within the context of the original problem, checking that answers make sense.
- Apply equation-solving skills to multi-step problems involving perimeter, area, cost, age, and other practical contexts.
Where this fits
What leads into this objective, and where it goes next.
Before
AS91027 Mixed Algebraic Procedures Practice (Achievement)
AS91027 Exam-Style Algebra Review (Mixed Practice Exam)
Forming measurement expressions
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Forming and solving equations from context
Do
Forming and solving linear equations and linear inequalities with rational number coefficients (e.g. −2/5 x + 5 ≤ −10), giving exact or rounded solutions, and representing the solution on a number line
Statement▸
Year 10 · Algebra · Equations and relationships
NZC26-P4-ALG-ER-P-Y10-02
For teachers
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