Te reo Māori terms
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Learning objective overview
Master Teaching Guide coverage for this objective.
Current NZC (2007)
NA4-7
New NZC (2026)
NZC26-P4-ALG-ER-P-Y10-02
Resources
- CorbettMaths on solving equationsQuestions PDF · Answers
Terminology
- equation
- solve
- solution
- opposite operation
- balance method
- variable
- pronumeral
- like terms
Task goals
- Foundation: Solve one-step and two-step linear equations with the pronumeral on one side, using inverse operations.
- Proficient: Solve multi-step linear equations involving brackets and pronumerals collected as like terms on one side.
- Excellence: Solve linear equations with the pronumeral appearing on both sides, and form then solve a linear equation from a short worded context.
Where this fits
What leads into this objective, and where it goes next.
Before
Merit-Level Algebraic Methods: Multi-Step Worked Problems
AS91027 Mixed Algebraic Procedures Practice (Achievement)
AS91027 Exam-Style Algebra Review (Mixed Practice Exam)
You are here
Solving Linear Equations
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
Also under NA4-7:
For teachers
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