A small request to create an applet for students to practice solving linear equations quickly turned into a large and growing series of such activities! The Solving Linear Equations: Progressive Exercises collection currently features 21 sequenced interactive applets through which students can practice solving a huge selection of linear equations. Each exercise addresses an equation of a specific form. There are hundreds (sometimes thousands) of randomizations for each one. Students are encouraged to solve several variations of each form before moving on to the next, more complex exercise.

The collection presently begins with single-step equations and progresses to those requiring simplification and the manipulation of variables on both the left and right sides. Equations involving the distributive property and fraction coefficients will also be added in the near future. Each exercise is accompanied by a fully adapted solution. In some cases, multiple solution methods are available. Attention is always given to the use of proper terminology and mathematical conventions.

Although this series of questions is best accessed via its GeoGebra book, links to each exercise can be copied and pasted as needed. If you’d like to see a particular type of equation added to the collection, please let me know!