Solving Equations Journal Entry
The boxes below represent the steps needed to solve equations.
 Cut apart the boxes.
 Arrange them in order on a page.
 Connect the boxes with an arrow to make a flow chart.
 Add a title.
 Add 2 examples.
Add or subtract the same
value from both sides of
the equation to isolate
the variable.
Multiply or divide both
sides of the equation
by the same value to
isolate the variable.
Write out original
equation
Draw a box
around the
solution.
Simplify both sides of
the equation, starting
with brackets.
Checking Your Solutions Journal Entry
The boxes below represent the steps needed to check your solution.
 Cut apart the boxes.
 Arrange them in order on a page.
 Connect the boxes with an arrow to make a flow chart.
 Add a title.
 Add 2 examples.
Substitute your answer
into the right side RS of
the equation and
simplify, following order
of operations rules.
Substitute your answer
into the left side LS of
the equation and
simplify, following order
of operations rules.
Write a statement
that states whether or
not LS = RS, and
whether your solution
is correct.
Equations with Fractions
This is a set of instructions if you have fractions on both sides of the
equation. Follow the same steps as above.
Multiply each term of
an equation by the
lowest common
denominator.
Multiply or divide both
sides of the equation
by the same value to
isolate the variable.
Write out original
equation
Draw a box
around the
solution.
Add or subtract the same
value from both sides of
the equation to isolate
the variable.