8th Grade Math - Writing Problems for Equations and Inequalities

This post explains and gives practice opportunities related to TEKS 8.8B:

write a corresponding real-world problem when given a one-variable equation or inequality with variables on both sides of the equal sign using rational number coefficients and constants

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Instruction

Students learn take an equation or inequality and turn it into a word problem.

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STAAR Practice

Between 2016 and 2024 (including redesign practice), this supporting standard has been tested 4 times on the STAAR test. Videos explaining the problems can be found below. If you'd rather take a quiz over these questions, click here. The videos below are linked to the questions in the quiz as answer explanations after the quiz is submitted.

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