Cross Cross Answer Key
Algebra 1 Part 1: The Equation October 22, 2026 Teacher Answer Key
Cross-Cross, Combine & Divide
October 22nd Warm Up: Cross-Cross, Combine and Divide
Introduction to Solving Equations • Part 1: The Equation • Complete Solutions
“Cross the line...
change the sign!”
3–5 Minutes
Name: TEACHER KEY • MODEL SOLUTION
Date: October 22, 2026
Period: All Periods
Solve the equation algebraically for x:
−2.4(x + 1.4)
=
6.8x − 22.68
Circle Team (Move Right • Flip Sign!)
=
X-Box Team (Move Left • Flip Sign!)
X-Box
−2.4x
Circle
−3.36
=
X-Box
6.8x
Circle
−22.68
=
↓ Moved X-Box
(Flip Sign!)
−6.8x
=
↓ Moved Circle
(Flip Sign!)
+3.36
Combined X-Box:
−9.2x
=
Combined
Circle:
−19.32
i
Final Step: Divide both sides by the COEFFICIENT (−9.2):
−9.2x ÷ (−9.2) = −19.32 ÷ (−9.2) → x = 2.1
Final Solution: x
=
2.1
TI-Nspire Truth Test (The Equation) • Verified
1. Store: 2.1 → x • 2. Original Equation: -2.4(2.1+1.4) = 6.8(2.1)-22.68 → “true” (-8.4 = -8.4)
Verified “True”
Algebra 1 Part 2: Simplifying Expressions October 22, 2026 Answer Key
Strategy:
The X-Box
Circle Constant
October 22nd Warm Up: Cross-Cross, Combine and Divide
Introduction to Solving Equations • Part 2: Simplifying Expressions • Complete Solutions
2 Model Solutions
1
Rewrite the expression on the left hand side of the equation in simplest terms using the box & circle below:
TI-Nspire Checked (true)
−2.4(x + 1.4)
Step 1: Distribute & Expand (Work Shown) remember: −2.4 · x = −2.4x and −2.4 · 1.4 = −3.36
−2.4 · (x) + (−2.4) · (1.4)
→ −2.4x + (−3.36) = −2.4x − 3.36
Step 2: Group Like Terms & Write Final Answer
The X-Box (Variables)
−2.4x
Circle (Constants)
−3.36
=
Final Answer
−2.4x − 3.36
2
Rewrite the expression on the right hand side of the equation in simplest terms using the box & circle below:
TI-Nspire Checked (true)
6.8x − 22.68
Step 1: Identify & Separate Terms (Work Shown) notice: already expanded • identify variable term vs. constant term
No parentheses to distribute. Variable term: 6.8x
Constant term: −22.68 (keeps negative sign attached)
Step 2: Group Like Terms & Write Final Answer
The X-Box (Variables)
6.8x
Circle (Constants)
−22.68
=
Final Answer
6.8x − 22.68
TI-Nspire Quick Verification Tip • Confirmed True
Type -2.4(x+1.4) = -2.4x-3.36 → “true” confirms Q1!
TI-Nspire Check:
Q1:
Q2: