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Curated OER

Same solutions?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
This activity focuses in on the structure of an equation and how it compares to another. Young algebraists are tasked with grouping together equations that have the same solution by focusing on the transformation of the equations rather...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Basketball

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Tap into the competitive nature of teenagers as your class practices setting up and solving rational equations. This activity starts with a specific ratio of games won to games played, then asks how many more games must be played to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Logarithmic Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using the TI calculator to visualize and make predictions, learners perform transformation vertically and horizontally on logarithmic graphs in order to solve problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Extraneous Solutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners find the roots of quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve radical equations and identify the positive and negative roots. They graph and analyze their functions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Asymptotes and Zeros

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to explore rational functions and investigate the graphs rational functions and identify its singularities and asymptotes.  Students approximate the solutions to rational equations and inequalities by graphing.
Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Solving Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial explains how to solve a variety of equations, from simple to complex, and gives examples and solutions. Students are asked to solve for x before looking at a solution.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Simplifying Radical Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This website contains a tutorial that teaches you how to multiply radicals that have the same index number, divide radicals that have the same index number, and simplify radical expressions. Example problems are worked through...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Simplifying Radical Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise but complete explanation of how to simplify radical expressions. Examples are given and clearly explained.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Radical Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Twenty-six problems cover the topic of solving a variety of radical equations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to...
Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving Rational Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Twenty-six problems present a variety of practice solving rational equations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to...
eBook
Other

Saylor Academy: Solving Rational Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explains and models the steps to follow for solving rational equations, along with two examples for literal equations. Includes practice exercises with answers provided.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Radical Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A complete tutorial on solving radical equations and equations that have rational exponents. Examples are worked through step-by-step.
Handout
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This math tutorial features notes and examples that illustrate the process for solving linear equations including equations with radical expressions.
Handout
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Rational Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This math tutorial features notes and examples that illustrate how to solve inequalities that involve rational expressions.
Handout
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Preliminaries: Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that define radical notation and simplified radical form while relating radicals to rational exponents and showing how to rationalize the denominator, It also gives the properties of...
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Algebra 1: Semester Ii: Quadratics and Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A learning module through which students learn about quadrics and radicals including quadratic functions, solving quadratic equations, radicals, operations on radicals, and radical equations.
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Solving Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Introduction to various algorithms for solving single-variable, linear equations.
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Cuemath

Cuemath: Square Root

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore the world of square roots in this mini-lesson. Provides a definition and different methods for finding the square root of a number. Includes solved examples and practice questions with answers.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Slope of Lines

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides a detailed unit on finding the slope of lines that investigates methods for solving systems of equations. Good lesson plan for class.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Radicals

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this set of exercises, students will simplify radicals and evaluate expressions with rational exponents. Questions are multiple choice and true/false; solutions are provided.
Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Systems of Nonlinear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn how to solve a system of nonlinear equations using the substitution and the elimination methods. This tutorial offers definitions, problems and step-by-step solutions, and practice exercises for you to complete and check.
Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Equations With Variables Under Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This math lesson provides examples to solving equations involving radicals.
Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Systems of Equations in 2 Variables

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Discusses how to solve systems of equations in two variables by reviewing ans showing examples of the four methods of solving linear equations: substitution, elimination, matrices, and graphing.
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Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The tutorial investigates how to solve polynomial equations. Students learn about the concept through class notes, examples, and practice problems.