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Ivy Waters International Standards · G6.M-02

Introduction to Algebra & Variable Equations

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G6.M-02Ages 11–12 · Grade 6 · Math

Introduction to Algebra & Variable Equations

Mathematics & Algebraic Reasoning

Your child understands that a letter (like x or y) can represent an unknown number, and they can perform inverse operations to solve for that variable.

In real life

The scooter rental costs a flat $5 plus $2 per hour, and you paid $13. Your child writes it as 5 + 2x = 13 and works out you rode for exactly 4 hours.

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