Grade 6 · Expressions and Equations

6.EE.B.5

Understand solving an equation or inequality as a process of answering a question: which values from a specified set, if any, make the equation or inequality true? Use substitution to determine whether a given number in a specified set makes an equation or inequality true.

Cluster 6.EE.BReason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities.

Where this sits in the school year

Our Grade 6 Math scope and sequence teaches 6.EE.B.5 in Unit 8: Equations & Inequalities, weeks 21–23.

Solutions as truth-makers, variables as unknowns, solving x + p = q and px = q, and inequalities with infinitely many solutions. See the full pacing guide →

Builds on

Suggested prerequisites. This sequencing is our editorial guidance, not part of the Common Core.

6.EE.A.2

Teaching Kits for this standard

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