Literal Equations Activity and Rearranging Formulas Practice

What others say

"My students have historically struggled to solve literal equations (multi-variable equations). This is a good resource to help re-enforce this skill. "

Alanna H.

"I used this activity with 8th grade math intervention students as an end-of-the-year activity to show them what they will be doing in Algebra. I changed the order of the activities to better meet the needs of my students, but seeing so many Aha! moments was exciting!"

Beth F.

Description

This inquiry lesson will get students thinking about rearranging formulas to isolate specific variables, and why that is useful!

In Part A, students think about formulas and how they can solve for specific unknown values. For example, if students know the perimeter and length of a rectangle, how can they find the width?

In Part B, students learn what a literal equation is and rearrange given formulas to isolate a specific variable.

In Part C, students use rearranged formulas to problem solve.

The included PowerPoint can be used in place of printing materials. It is also great for showing after the activity to discuss solutions.

It includes 3 versions:

•Task Card Version where students can work in partners or groups.

•Around the Room Version where students get out of their seats.

•No-Prep PowerPoint Version where students can work in groups or individually (and there’s no need to print anything.)

Answer keys included.

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Literal Equations Activity and Rearranging Formulas Practice

Name: Literal Equations Activity and Rearranging Formulas Practice
Brand: Rise over Run
SKU: 4715058
Price: 3.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (42 reviews)

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Highlights

Digital downloads

Microsoft PowerPoint

Grades

8th - 11th

Subjects

Algebra, Math, Other (Math)

Standards

CCSSHSA-CED.A.4

What others say

"My students have historically struggled to solve literal equations (multi-variable equations). This is a good resource to help re-enforce this skill. "

Alanna H.

Beth F.

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Description

This inquiry lesson will get students thinking about rearranging formulas to isolate specific variables, and why that is useful!

In Part B, students learn what a literal equation is and rearrange given formulas to isolate a specific variable.

In Part C, students use rearranged formulas to problem solve.

The included PowerPoint can be used in place of printing materials. It is also great for showing after the activity to discuss solutions.

It includes 3 versions:

•Task Card Version where students can work in partners or groups.

•Around the Room Version where students get out of their seats.

•No-Prep PowerPoint Version where students can work in groups or individually (and there’s no need to print anything.)

Answer keys included.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5, based on 42 reviews

42
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Mostly used with 8th grade

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Great resource for review

Rated 5 out of 5

May 5, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

This is a great resource to use for review before the test!

Melinda D.

117 reviews • California

Grades taught: 6th, 8th

Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties

Interactive

Rated 5 out of 5

February 9, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

My students have historically struggled to solve literal equations (multi-variable equations). This is a good resource to help re-enforce this skill.

Alanna Hunter

(TPT Seller)

57 reviews • Minnesota

Grades taught: 8th

Used with math intervention students!

Rated 5 out of 5

October 31, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

I used this activity with 8th grade math intervention students as an end-of-the-year activity to show them what they will be doing in Algebra. I changed the order of the activities to better meet the needs of my students, but seeing so many Aha! moments was exciting!

Math in Room 200

(TPT Seller)

487 reviews • Texas

Grades taught: 8th

Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties

Rated 5 out of 5

April 13, 2025

This resource is very engaging. My group of 8th graders this year are very competitive in the classroom. We turned it into a "friendly" competition and they were working as fast as they could.

Meredith B.

18 reviews

Grades taught: 8th, 10th

Rated 5 out of 5

February 14, 2025

I used this activity with my advanced 7th-grade students to help them learn how to solve equations.

JENNIFER W.

153 reviews

Grades taught: 7th

Rated 5 out of 5

November 13, 2024

Great resource! Was perfect for my lab class students

Leanna Kent

(TPT Seller)

454 reviews

Grades taught: 9th, 10th

Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities

Rated 5 out of 5

September 11, 2024

I thought this was a great way to introduce Algebra 1 students to Literal Equations. We discussed the Part A questions in small groups around the room and then introduced and practiced our skills with part b and c. Thank you!

Alysha D.

704 reviews

Grades taught: 9th

Rated 5 out of 5

May 7, 2024

Perfect for my lesson! Love it and so did my students!

Miss Math Magician

(TPT Seller)

556 reviews

Grades taught: 9th

Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties

Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSSHSA-CED.A.4

Rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity of interest, using the same reasoning as in solving equations. For example, rearrange Ohm’s law 𝘝 = 𝘭𝘙 to highlight resistance 𝘙.