Standard 2: The student uses algebraic concepts and procedures in a variety of situations.

Benchmark 2:  The student uses variables, symbols, real numbers, and algebraic expressions to solve equations and inequalities in a variety of situations.

Indicator 2: The student formulates and solves problems involving symbols, percents, variables, expressions, inequalities, equations, and simple systems.

     For the purpose of assessing this indicator on the Kansas Assessment the student should be able to set up or solve the following:

• Linear equations and inequalities both analytically and graphically without the aid of a calculator or computer.
• Quadratic equations with rational solutions (factorable quadratic equations).
• Systems of linear equations with two unknowns.

• Radical equations involving no more than one inverse operation around the radical expression.

• Solves rational equations such as: 3/(x+2)=5/(x-3)
• Equations and inequalities involving absolute value quantities containing one variable (could be solved using a number line and the concept of absolute value).
• Percentage problems which include finding a number when a percent of the number is given, finding what percent one number is of another number, and finding percent increase and percent decrease.

State Standards