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Wyzant

Wyzant: Determining the Equation of a Line From a Graph

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The resource consists of practice problems that examine how to determine the equation of a line from a graph. Worksheet and answer sheets are included.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Understanding Slope as a Ratio

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Finished investigating slope as an angle and will now do some investigation with slope as a ratio. It will then be a bridge to go back to linear equations (with the connection to rate of change). There...
Website
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Height to Weight Ratio

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A student asks Dr. Math, "If I have a friend that weighs 155 pounds and is five feet, four inches tall, what is his height-to-weight ratio?" Find out how Dr. Math solves this problem and get a better understanding of the concept of ratio.
Handout
Washington State University

Washington State University: Graphing Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explains what a linear equation is, general forms of linear equations, how to graph a line using the method of plotting points. The site also details how to find points on the line given the equation, information about the...
Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Proportions: Introduction

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Explains the basics and terminology of proportions.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Proportions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of proportions. An example is given and clearly explained.