Forming and solving equations from context

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Master Teaching Guide coverage for this objective.

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

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.