Algebraic

Equation
Solving Equations by Applying
Properties of Equality
Solving Problems Involving Algebraic
Formulas
MATHEMATICS 7  QUARTER 4 
WEEK 4
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, the
learners can:
•Illustrate the properties of
equality.
•Solve problems involving
algebraic expressions and
formulas.
DAY 1
SHORT REVIEW
Solve the
following:
1.Alexa has 24 photo cards. She
gives 4 photo cards to each of
her friends. How many friends
receive6 the photo cards?
2.Sonny has 6 packs of
shuttlecocks. There are 8
shuttlecocks in each pack. How
48
many shuttlecocks are there?
3. Eldan has 4 boxes of pens. Each
box has 10 pens. He gives the pen to
8 of his friends. How many pens does
5
each of his friends receive?
4. Henry has 24 “One-piece” stickers
in his collection. Ted has 6 times as
many stickers as Henry. How many
stickers does Ted have? How many
stickers do they
Ted has 144 havetogether
stickers, altogether?
they have
168 stickers
 5. If John has 26 cards and Tim has 12
more than John’s cards, how many
cards does Tim have? How many cards
Timare
havethere altogether?
38 cards, together they have 64 cards
Addition / Subtraction of
Monomials (Optional):
SIMILAR TERMS: are terms having
the same literal coefficients
1.) 3x and 5x similar
2.) - 3x2 and 4x2 similar
3.) 5x2 and 5x not similar
4.) 5 x2y3 and 3 x3 y2 not similar
Rule: Add or subtract similar terms
only.
• To add two or more monomials that are
like terms, add the numerical
coefficients only; keep the variables3x
and
exponents on the variables the same.
Example: 2x + x =
• To subtract two or more monomials that
-1x
are like terms, subtract the numerical
coefficients; keep the variables and
Examples:
1. 2x + 3x5x=
2. 5x – 6x -1x
=
3. 7x – (-9x)16x
=
4. -5x – 3x-8x
=
5. -2x – (-1x) -1x
=
Multiplication and Division of Monomial by
a constant.
Rule: Simply multiply or divide the numerical
coefficient and keep the variable the same.
(Follow the
Examples: rules on operation of integers)
1.) 2(3x) 6x
= 5.) ()(5) =2x
2.) 4(x) =4x 6.) =
3.) 2(-3x) - -
= 1x
1x6xor x
4. () 3x =
LESSON PURPOSE
 Math problems have different
ways of solving them, just like
how we can share our knowledge
and help those who are in need.
Translating verbal phrases to
algebraic equations is also a tool
that will help facilitate the use of
different methods in solving
unknown values in an algebraic
One way of solving a problem that
involves algebraic equations is
through the use of applying the
properties of equalities and some
formulas to solve the problems.
 UNLOCKING
CONTENT
VOCABULARY
 Algebraic Expression – an
expression that is made up of
variables and constants along
with algebraic operations
(addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division).
Examples: 2x 3x + y
 Algebraic Equation – a
mathematical statement in
which two expressions are set
equal.
 Bar model – a
tool that helps us
visualize the
given math
problem using
rectangles or
bars.
Variable – a letter or symbol
that represents an unknown
number.
Examples:
Equation – a x, y, a , c ..
mathematical
statement that two
expressions are equal.
Expressions - are made up of
terms and the number of terms
in each expression in an
equation may vary.
 SUB-TOPIC 2:
Solving Equations by
Applying Properties of
Equality
Explication
Translating, writing, and solving equations are
crucial aspects of mathematics. Algebraic
equations enable teachers and learners to
solve problems involving unknown quantities.
A key principle in working with algebraic
equations is that you can add or subtract the
same quantity from both sides of an equation
to maintain its balance. This concept is
analogous to a balance scale used in the
justice system, where equal weight must be
given to both sides to ensure fairness and
PROPERTIES
OF
EQUALITY
Addition Property of Equality
(APE)
For all real numbers a, b, and c, a =
b if and only if a + c = b + c
If we add the same number to
both sides of the equal sign,
then the two sides remain
equal.
Example: 10 + 5 = 15 is true if and
Multiplication Property of
Equality (MPE)
For all real numbers a, b, and c,
where c≠ 0, a = b if and only if ac =
bc
If we multiply the same number
to both sides of the equation,
then the two sides remain equal.
Example: 3(5) = 15 is true if and only
Finding the solutions to equations using
properties of equality means finding the
unknown so that the equation becomes
true.
In the given equation x- 8 = 15, what
value of x will make the expression
equal?
Solution
x – 8 = 15 Given
x - 8 + 8 = 15 + 8 APE (Adding 8 to
In the equation 3x = 42, what is x?
3x = 42 MPE (Multiply 1/3 on
both sides)
3 3
x = 14 Simplify
 WORKED
EXAMPLES
Here are more examples of solving
equations applying properties of
equality.
1. Solve for the value of x in the
equation: x - 28 = 46
Solution:
x - 28 = 46 Given
x – 28 + 28 = 46 + 28 APE (Add 28
on both sides)
x = 74 Simplify
2. Find the value of the unknown
on the equation: x + 15 = - 44
Solution:
x + 15 = - 44 Given
x + 15 -15 = - 44 – 15 APE (Add -15 on
both sides)
x = - 59 Simplify
3. In the given equation, find the
unknown value of the variable.
Solution:
4x = 128
4x () = 128 () MPE (Multiply 1/4 on both sides)
x = 32 Simplify
4. In the given equation, 2x + 15 = x -
3, what value of x will make the
equation true?
Solution:
2x + 15 = x – 3 Given
2x - x + 15 = x -x -3 APE (Add -x on
both sides)
x + 15 = -3 Simplify
x + 15 – 15 = -3 -15 APE (Add -15 on
both sides)
5. Solve for the unknown variable in the
given equation.
5x – 14 = 3x + 12 Given
5x -3x – 14 = 3x -3x + 12 APE (Add -3x on
both sides)
2x – 14 = 12 Simplify
2x -14 + 14 = 12 + 14 APE (Add 14 on
both sides)
2x( = 16 ( Simplify
x=8 MPE (Multiply ½ both
sides)
6. In the given equation 6 = 2(x -4), what is
the value of x?
6 = 2 (x -4)
6 = 2(x) – 2(4) Multiply 2 by the terms inside the
parenthesis
6 = 2x – 8 Simplify
6 – 6 = 2x – 8 – 6 APE (Add -6 on both sides)
0 = 2x – 14 Simplify
0 - 2x = 2x – 2x -14 APE (Add -2x on both
sides)
- 2x ( ) = -14( ) Simplify and MPE (Multiply -½ on both
DAY 2
LESSON ACTIVITY
 Quality Time
Paste all the equations with a
solution in the boxes below. Arrange
the equations in order by their
solutions from least to greatest.
Then write the letters in order on the
lines below to form the word hidden.
 Help Me!
Let us help Shaina find her easy way
home. The other way she was using
was closed due to the pavement of
the road, so she needed to find
another way to go home. To help
Shaina, let us solve the following
equations and find the correct route
DAY 3
 SUB-TOPIC 3:
Solving problems
involving Algebraic
Formulas
EXPLICATION
Steps in Solving word problems
1.Understand the problem- read and check
what is the problem all about and what
information is given.
2.Identify variables – what does each variable
represent?
3.Write the equations- use the given
information to write equations that will
represent the problem using algebraic
formulas.
4.Solve the equations.
WORKED EXAMPLE
1. When 23 is decreased from 5 times a
number, the result is 57. Find the number.
Solution:
Let x = be the number
Equation: 5x – 23 = 57 Mathematical translation of
the problem
5x -23 + 23 = 57 + 23 APE (Add 23 from
both sides)
5x = 80 Simplify
5x () = 80 () MPE (Multiply ⅕ on both
sides)
x = 16 Simplify
2. If Alexa wants to save Php 500 each month
and currently has saved Php 200, how many
months will it take her to reach her goal of
saving Php 3200?
Let x = be the number of months she will reach her
goal
Equation: 500 x + 200 = 3200
Solution:
500 x + 200 = 3200
500x + 200 – 200 = 3200 – 200 Add - 200 on
both sides
500 x ( ) = 3000 () Multiply both sides by ()
x=6 Simplify
Activity 1: Solve Me!
Read and analyze the problem, then answer the
question that follows.
1.) The sum of a number and 20 is three times
the number, what is the number?
2.) If the perimeter of a square garden is 48 m.,
what is the length of each side of the garden?
3.) Tina had Php 300.00 in her wallet. She
bought 4 ribbons worth x pesos each. If the
money left in her wallet is Php 100.00, how
much is the price of each ribbon?
4.) A student gave the solution to the given
equation – 14 = 3x – 2.
Check if the answer is correct.
-14 = 3x -2
-14 + 2 = 3x – 2 + 2
- 12 = 3x
-12 () = 3x ()
-4=x
a. Is the solution correct?
b. Did you find the value of the
unknown?
c. Do you have suggestions for making
the solution simpler?
Activity 2: Find Someone
Students will be given 5-10 minutes
to complete their card. Go around the
room and ask the help of their
classmates to solve one task on the
card. Write the correct answer and the
name of his/her classmate in the box
where the equation is located.
 Value of x that Can give the
Can give the
can make the value of x so that
value of x in 3x
equation true if x 2x + 8 = 32 is a
= -24
+ 8 = 24 true equation.
Value of x that Can give the
Can give the
can make the value of x so that
value of x in -6x
equation true if 2x + 5 = 7 is a
- 4 = 16
3x = 75 true equation.
Value of x that Can give the
Can give the
can make the value of x so that
value of x in
equation true if 2(x + 5) = 32 is
12x = 144
5x + 4 = -11 a true equation.
DAY 4
LEARNERS’ TAKEAWAYS
Sample Questions:
1.A. Let the learners answer the
following questions. Why do we need
to check if the obtained value of the
variable is true?
2.Why is there no Subtraction and
Division Property of Equality?
3.Is the bar method effective in
analyzing what to do on the equation?
B.Let the learner solve the following. Analyze if the
given solution is correct.
On the given equation -3 (x – 4) = -5x – 2. Check if
the answer is correct.
Solution: -3 (x – 4) = -5x – 2
-3x – 12 = -5x – 2
-3x + 5x = -2 + 12
2x = 10
2x (1/2) = 10 (1/2)
x=5
*Is the value of x correct? If yes, prove it. If no
show your solution and check.
Reflection on Learning
Let the student prepare their reflection
journal. Let them reflect on their experience
using the bar method in analyzing the
equation and finding the unknown value of
the variable. Talk about the essence: why do
they always need to check the value of the
unknown that they have solved? What is the
application of solving equations involving
algebraic formulas and properties of
equality? How can they apply it in their daily
 Formative
Assessment
A. Answer the following, show your
solution, and check.
1. What is the value of y in the algebraic
equation 2y + 4 = 16 using the
properties of equality?
2. What property of equality can we use
to solve the given equation 4x = 28?
3. Thirty-five more than 8 times a
number is the same as 40 less than the
product of -7 and the number. What is
the number?
4. What is wrong with the given
equation? Explain then make necessary
corrections.
2a - 5 = 17 2a - 5 + 5 = 17 - 5 2a =
12 a=6

5. Alexa has invested part of Php

30,000.00 at 5% interest and has
deposited the rest at 6% interest in the
bank. If her investment gives her an
annual income of Php 1,620.00, how
6. The difference between the two
numbers is 67. The larger number is 3
less than six times the smaller number.
Find the two numbers.

7. The age of Alex is 4, more than 3 times

the age of Sonny. The sum of their ages
is 32. Find their ages.
B. Find the value of the unknown
variable.
1.) x+5=3 6.) 3x + 4 = 46
2.) 2x + 7 = 35 7.) x – 1 = 9
3.) x – 8 = 31 8.) 2x + 6 = x – 9
4.) 5 + x = 2x – 9.) 8 + x = 38 – 2x
9 10.) x – 25 = 20 +
2x
5.) -7 – x = 5x -
Thank you and
God bless…