In this lesson students will learn how to solve one step and multi step linear equations. For example, x - 3 = 10 or 2h + 1 = - 9. The lesson demonstrates how to solve linear equations with brackets. For example, 2(x - 1) = 16. Students will also discover the Pythagorean Theorem. They will learn when and why to use it, how to set it up and solve the equation. The challenge of solving the Pythagorean Theorem is that it involves squares and it is important to follow the equation solving algorith