1. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MATATAG K TO 10 CURRICULUM
7
Lesson Exemplar
for Mathematics
Lesson
4
Quarter 1
Quarter 4
2. Lesson Exemplar for Mathematics Grade 7
Quarter 4: Lesson 4 (Week 4)
SY 2024-2025
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• Teresita C. Dalamcio (Malabon City National Science and Mathematics High School)
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• Roldan S. Cardona (Philippine Normal University – North Luzon)
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3. 1
MATHEMATICS / QUARTER 4 / GRADE 7
I. CURRICULUM CONTENT, STANDARDS, AND LESSON COMPETENCIES
A. Content
Standards
The learners should have knowledge and understanding of the solution of simple equations.
B. Performance
Standards
By the end of the quarter, the learners are able to solve simple equations.
C. Learning
Competencies
and Objectives
Learning Competency
The learners…
1. Illustrate the properties of equality.
2. Solve problems involving algebraic expressions and formulas.
D. Content Algebraic Equation (Week 4)
2.2 Solving Equations by Applying Properties of Equality
2.3 Solving Problems Involving Algebraic Formulas
E. Integration Concepts of empathy, fairness, cooperation, justice, and equality
Distribution of resources or opportunities in society
II. LEARNING RESOURCES
Department of Education. (2020). Mathematics quarter 2 – module 4: algebraic expressions. (1). k-to-12-grade-7-learning-material-in-
mathematics-quarter-3.pdf - Google Drive
CK-12 Foundation. (2024, January 11). Evaluating algebraic expressions and equations. https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-algebra-ii-
with-trigonometry-concepts/section/1.4/primary/lesson/evaluating-algebraic-expressions-and-equations-alg-ii/
CueMath. (2024, January 15). Properties of equality. Cuemath. https://www.cuemath.com/algebra/properties-of-equality/
National Repository of Online Courses (2023, December 17). Solving one-step equations using properties of equality. LibreTexts Mathematics.
https://math.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Applied_Mathematics/Developmental_Math_(NROC)/10%3A_Solving_Equations_and_Inequaliti
es/10.01%3A_Solving_Equations/10.1.01%3A_Solving_One-Step_Equations_Using_Properties_of_Equality
4. 2
III. TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCEDURE NOTES TO TEACHERS
A. Activating Prior
Knowledge
DAY 1
1. Short Review
1. Alexa has 24 photo cards. She gives 4 photo cards to each of her friends. How
many friends receive the photo cards?
2. Sonny has 6 packs of shuttlecocks. There are 8 shuttlecocks in each pack. How
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 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 have altogether?
5. If John has 26 cards and Tim has 12 more than John’s cards, how many cards
does Tim have? How many cards are there altogether?
2. Feedback (Optional)
This section of the review
focuses on solving word
problems using the bar
method.
The review can be performed
individually or in pairs;
For individuals, the learners
will prepare their bar
modeling to solve the
problems.
For pair activity:
The teacher will give each
learner a strip of paper
where one set is a problem
and the other set is for the
answer using bar modeling.
The learners will be roamed
around to find their partner.
B. Establishing
Lesson Purpose
1. 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 equation.
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.
2. Unlocking Content Vocabulary
1. Algebraic Expression – an expression that is made up of variables and
constants along with algebraic operations (addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division).
In this part, the teacher will
introduce the lesson and its
application to daily life.
5. 3
2. Algebraic Equations – can be defined as a mathematical statement in which
two expressions are set equal to each other.
3. Bar model – is one such tool that helps us visualize the given math problem
using rectangles or bars.
4. Variable – is a letter or symbol that represents an unknown number.
5. Equation – is a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.
6. Expressions - are made up of terms, and the number of terms in each
expression in an equation may vary.
The teacher may add other
terms which may be used or
will arise during the
discussion.
C. Developing and
Deepening
Understanding
SUB-TOPIC 2: Solving Equations by Applying Properties of Equality
1. Explicitation
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
uphold justice for everyone.
Image Source: 10.1.1: Solving One-Step Equations Using Properties of Equality - Mathematics LibreTexts
Properties of Equality
The teacher will explain why
there is no subtraction and
division property of equality.
Even though subtracting or
dividing the same number
from both sides of an
equation preserves equality,
these cases are already
covered by APE and MPE.
Subtracting the same
number from both sides of
an equation is the same as
adding a negative number to
both sides of an equation.
Also, dividing the same
number from both sides of
an equation is the same as
multiplying the reciprocal of
the number to both sides of
an equation.
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 only if 10 + 5 + 8 = 15 + 8
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 if (3)(5) 2 = 15 (2)
6. 4
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 both sides)
x + 0 = 23 Simplify
x = 23 Simplify
In the equation 3x = 42, what is x?
3x = 42 MPE (Multiply 1/3 on both sides)
3 3
x = 14 Simplify
2. Worked Example
Here are more examples of solving equations applying properties of equality.
Example No. 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
Example No. 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
Example No. 3. In the given equation, find the unknown value of the variable.
Solution:
4x = 128
4x (
1
4
) = 128 (
1
4
) MPE (Multiply 1/4 on both sides)
x = 32 Simplify
Checking:
x – 8 = 15
23 – 8 = 15
15 = 15 True
Checking:
3x = 42
3 (14) =42
42 = 42 True
Checking:
x – 28 = 46
74 – 28 = 46
46 = 46 True
Checking:
x + 15 = -44
-59 + 15 = -44
-44 = -44 True
Checking:
4x = 128
4(32) =128
128 = 128 True
7. 5
Example No. 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)
x = - 18 Simplify
Example No. 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)
Example No. 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 (−
1
2
) = -14(−
1
2
) Simplify and MPE (Multiply -½ on both sides)
x = 7 Simplify
DAY 2
3. Lesson Activity
A. 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.
Checking:
2x + 15 = x – 3
2(-18) + 15 = -18 – 3
-36 + 15 = -21
-21 = -21
True
Checking:
5x -14 = 3x + 12
5(8) – 14 = 3(8) + 12
40 – 14 = 24 + 12
36 = 36
True
Checking:
6 = 2 (x – 4)
6 = 2 (7-4)
6 = 2 (3)
6 = 6
True
Lesson Activity Answer:
A.
S = 2x + 4 = 18
x = 7
E = 3x + 2 = 20
x = 6
N = 3x - 2 = 13
x = 5
8. 6
______ ______ ______ ______ ______ _____ _______ _______
Equations:
Reflections: What can you say about the word found?
B. 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 going to their home.
A = 2x + 1 = 3
x = 1
S = 4x + 5 = 3x + 15
x = 10
F = 12x = -144
x = -12
R = 6x + 5 = 4x + 13
x = 4
I = 6 = 3(x -1)
x = 3
F = -12
A = 1
I = 3
R = 4
N = 5
E = 6
S = 7
S =10
Lesson Activity Answer:
B.
6x = -36; x = -6
x -10 = -20; x = -10
x +9 = 12; x = 3
-7 = x/7; x = -49
x - 5 = -14; x = -9
-21 = 3x; x = -7
9. 7
DAY 3
SUB-TOPIC 3: Solving problems involving Algebraic Formulas
1. Explicitation
There are several ways to solve problems involving algebraic equations. Identify
the appropriate formula that applies to the given statement. This involves
determining which formula relates the given quantities to the unknown quantities.
Once you have identified the correct formula, substitute the given data into it, and
then solve for the unknown variable.
Integration of algebraic formulas in daily life can occur in various scenarios
such as budgeting and finance, adjusting ingredient quantities in recipes, home
improvement, health and fitness, travel planning, shopping and discounts, and
many more. Algebraic formulas are universal and play a crucial role in problem-
solving across various areas. Solving problems involving algebraic formulas
naturally involves the following steps:
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.
5. Check your solution.
6. Interpret the solution.
By following the steps scientifically, you can efficiently solve problems involving
algebraic formulas.
2. Worked Example
Example No. 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 (
1
5
) = 80 (
1
5
) MPE (Multiply ⅕ on both sides)
x = 16 Simplify
Therefore, the number is 16
Worked example
Checking:
5x – 23 = 57
5(16) -23 = 57
80 -23 = 57
57 = 57
True
10. 8
Example No. 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 (
1
500
) = 3000 (
1
500
) Multiply both sides by (
1
500
)
x = 6 Simplify
Therefore, Alexa needs 6 months to reach her goal.
3. Lesson Activity
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 (
1
3
) = 3x (
1
3
)
- 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?
Checking:
500x + 200 = 3200
500(6) + 200 = 3200
3000 + 200 = 3200
3200= 3200
True
Activity 1 Answer:
1. x + 20 = 3x
x = 10
2. P = 4s
48m = 4s
s = 12m
3. (300- 100)/4 = x
x = 50.00
4. a. Yes
b. x = -4
c. –14 = 3x - 2
-14 + 2 = 3x
-12 = 3x
-4 = x
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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
make the equation true
if x + 8 = 24
Can give the value of
x in 3x = -24
Can give the value of
x so that 2x + 8 = 32
is a true equation.
Value of x that can
make the equation true
if 3x = 75
Can give the value of
x in -6x - 4 = 16
Can give the value of
x so that 2x + 5 = 7 is
a true equation.
Value of x that can
make the equation true
if 5x + 4 = -11
Can give the value of
x in 12x = 144
Can give the value of
x so that 2(x + 5) = 32
is a true equation.
Activity 2 Answer:
x + 8 = 24; x = 16
3x = -24; x = -8
2x + 8 = 32
2x = 24
x = 12
3x = 75; x = 25
6x - 4 = 16; x = -10/3
5x + 4 = -11; x = -5/16
12x = 144; x = 12
2(x+5) = 32; x = 11
D. Making
Generalizations
DAY 4
1. Learners’ Takeaways
Sample Questions:
A. Let the learners answer the following questions.
1. 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
1. Is the value of x correct? If yes, prove it. If no show your solution and check.
Check the learner takeaways
by giving them questions
that they will reflect on. This
is to check whether they
fully understand the lesson.
The teacher can give
additional exercises or
activities they will work on
either in a group or in pairs.
B.
-3x – 12 = -5x -2
this should be:
-3x +12 = -5x -2
1. No.
12. 10
2. 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 life?
The teacher may add more
questions as the learners
reflect on what they have
gained from the lesson. Let
them share with the class or
with a classmate.
IV. EVALUATING LEARNING: FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT AND TEACHER’S REFLECTION NOTES TO TEACHERS
A. Evaluating
Learning
1. 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 much has she invested in each?
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
2. 2x + 7 = 35
3. x – 8 = 31
4. 5 + x = 2x – 9
1. y = 6
Check: 2(6) + 4 = 16
12 + 4 = 16
16=16
2. Multiplication Property
4x = 28
x = 7
3. x = 1
4. 2a - 5 = 17
2a - 5 + 5 = 17 + 5
2a = 22
a = 11
5. 0.05x + 0.06(30,000 - x) =
1620
x = 18,000
18, 000 is the amount
invested at 5% and
12,000 is the amount
invested at 6%
6. (6x-3) - x = 67
x = 14
larger number = 81
7. x + 3x +4 = 32
x = 7
Sonny is 7 years old
Alex is 25 years old
13. 11
5. -7 – x = 5x -37
6. 3x + 4 = 46
7. x – 1 = 9
8. 2x + 6 = x – 9
9. 8 + x = 38 – 2x
10.x – 25 = 20 + 2x
2. Homework (Optional)
B.
1. x = -2
2. x = 14
3. x = 39
4. x = -14
5. x = 5
6. x = 14
7. x = 10
8. x = -15
9. x = 10
10. x = -45
B. Teacher’s
Remarks
Note observations on any
of the following areas:
Effective Practices Problems Encountered
The teacher may take note of
some observations related to
the effective practices and
problems encountered after
utilizing the different
strategies, materials used,
learner engagement, and
other related stuff.
Teachers may also suggest
ways to improve the different
activities explored/lesson
exemplar.
strategies explored
materials used
learner engagement/
interaction
others
C. Teacher’s
Reflection
Reflection guide or prompt can be on:
• principles behind the teaching
What principles and beliefs informed my lesson?
Why did I teach the lesson the way I did?
• students
What roles did my students play in my lesson?
What did my students learn? How did they learn?
• ways forward
What could I have done differently?
What can I explore in the next lesson?
Teacher’s reflection in every
lesson conducted/facilitated
is essential and necessary to
improve practice. You may
also consider this as an
input for the LAC/Collab
sessions.