Make solving linear equations exciting with this Linear Equations Relay Race! Students work through a series of connected equations where each answer unlocks the next problem, encouraging accuracy, teamwork, and mathematical perseverance.

This activity is perfect for reinforcing equation-solving skills while getting students talking, collaborating, and checking one another's work. It works great as a partner activity, math station, review game, early finisher task, or test-prep activity.

What's Included

✔️ 2-page Linear Equations Relay Race

✔️ Teacher Answer Key

✔️ Easy-to-print black-and-white format

Students Will Practice

• • Solving one-step and multi-step linear equations
  • Combining operations to isolate variables
  • Working with integers and rational numbers
  • Checking solutions for reasonableness
  • Mathematical communication and collaboration

Perfect For

• • 6th–8th Grade Math
  • Pre-Algebra
  • Algebra Review
  • Math Centers
  • Small Groups
  • Partner Work
  • Bell Ringers/Do Now's
  • Test Review

Why Teachers Love It

⭐ Keeps every student engaged

⭐ Encourages collaboration and mathematical discourse

⭐ Promotes accuracy because one mistake affects the relay

⭐ Minimal prep—just print and go

⭐ Great alternative to a traditional worksheet