Content Standards

The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of algebraic expressions, the properties of real
numbers as applied in linear equations, and inequalities in one variable.

Performance Standards

The learner is able to model situations using oral, written, graphical, and algebraic methods in solving
problems involving algebraic expressions, linear equations, and inequalities in one variable.

Learning Competency

The learner illustrates linear equation and inequality in one variable. (M7AL-IIh-4)

At the end of a 40-minute period, 80% of the students with 75% of level of mastery should be able to:

a. Illustrate linear equation and inequality in one variable (M7AL-IIh-4)

b. Participate actively in class discussions
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Topic: Linear Equation in One Variable

Sub-topic: Introduction to Linear Equation

References
Nivera, G. C. (2014). Linear Equations in One Variable. In G. C. Nivera, Grade 7 Mathematics (pp. 258-
274). Makati: Don Bosco Press.

Oronce, O. A., & Mendoza, M. O. (2010). Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable. In O. A.
Oronce, & M. O. Mendoza, E-Math Elementary Algebra (pp. 229-233). Quezon City: Rex
Bookstore.

Motivation

Translate the following word expressions into mathematical expressions.

1. The product of 5 and a number.

2. A number diminished from 55.
3. The quotient of a number and 2.
4. Five more than thrice the number.
5. 14 subtracted from the product of 3 and a number.
6. The sum of five and negative two times a number.
7. Twelve less than six times a number.
8. The difference between 7 times a number and 15.
9. The difference between to numbers is 5.
10. One number exceeds another by 7.
Presentation of New Topic

An equation is a statement that two numbers or two expressions are equal.

An open sentence is a sentence that contains one or more variables. It can be true or false, depending
upon the values that are substituted for the variables in the equation. A value of the variable that makes
an equation true is called a solution or root of the equation

Illustrative examples:

This equation is true.

11 − 5 = 6
This equation is false.

12 − 5 = 6
This equation is an identity.

𝑥+1=𝑥+1
This equation is neither true nor false.

𝑥−5=6
Examples:

Determine if the given values are the solutions to the equation.

1. 2𝑦 − 5 = 7 𝑦 = 6, 𝑦=2
When 𝑦 = 6; when 𝑦 = 2
2(6) − 5 = 7 2(2) − 5 = 7
12 − 5 = 7 4−5=7
7=7 −1 = 7
Therefore, 6 is a solution of the equation 2𝑦 − 5 = 7.

2. 8𝑤 − 2 = −10 𝑤 = −8 𝑤 = −1
When 𝑤 = −8; when 𝑤 = −1
8(−8) − 2 = −10 8(−1) − 2 = −10
(−64) − 2 = −10 −8 − 2 = −12
−66 ≠ −10 −12 = −12
Therefore, -1 is a solution of the equation 8𝑤 − 2 = −10.

3. 3𝑥 + 2 = 𝑥 − 6 𝑥=4 𝑥 = −4
When 𝑥 = 4; when 𝑥 = −4
3(4) + 2 = (4) − 6 3(−4) + 2 = (−4) − 6
(12) + 2 = −2 −12 + 2 = −10
14 ≠ −2 −10 = −10
Therefore, -4 is a solution of the equation 3𝑥 − 2 = 𝑥 − 6.
Evaluation
I. Tell whether each equation is true, false, an identity, or an open sentence.
1. 10 = 11 − 𝑥
2. −12 = −14 − 2
3. 5(2 + 5) = 24 − (4 − 8)
4. 5𝑥𝑦 = 5𝑦𝑥
5. 3(4 − 7) = 9 − 18
II. Check whether the given number is a solution of the given equation.
1. 6𝑥 − 5 = 7; 𝑥 = −1
2. 3𝑐 − 3 = −6; 𝑐 = 4
3. 2𝑒 + 11 = −5; 𝑒 = 3
4. −30𝑔 + 1 = −61 + 𝑔; 𝑔 = 2
17
5. 4𝑥 − 2 = 15; 𝑥 =
4
𝑏
6. 8+6 = 10; 𝑏 = 12
14
7. 5𝑥 + 4 = 2𝑥 − 8; 𝑥 = 3
8. 6𝑥 + 4 = 2𝑥 − 8; 𝑥 = −3
𝑎
9. + 4 = 14; 𝑎 = 70
7
10. 2𝑥 + 11 = 5; 𝑥 = −1

Assignment