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Graphing Linear Equations
Ninth graders develop an understanding of and the applications for linear equations and their graphical displays. They participate in a cooperative learning activity of matching a graphic display with an equation.
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Twenty-Seven Graphing Lines, Parabolas, and Absolute Value Problems
Have learners find coordinates of point on a graph, find equations of graphs given, and graph given equations using in and out tables. There are 27 problems related to equations for lines, parabolas, and absolute value functions.
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The Yo-Yo Problem: Solving Linear Equations
Students compute the length of time it will take to save enough money to purchase a yo-yo. In this math lesson, students create a design with pennies and write the associated linear equation. In this linear equations lesson, students use...
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Podcasting Parabolas
Students explore parabolas. For this algebra and technology lesson, students construct the equation of a specific parabola, then take digital photos of real-life representations of these parabolas. Students create a podcast...
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Solving One-Step Addition Algebraic Equations
In this algebraic equations worksheet, students solve nine one-step linear equations by subtracting. A sample problem is provided as well as the solutions.
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Find the Equation of a Line
In this equation of a line worksheet, 10th graders solve ten problems that determine locating the equation of a line. They first determine whether the given lines are perpendicular or parallel. Then students find the equation of the line...
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Balancing Equations and Using a Pyramid
Sixth graders complete worksheets and make journal entries to interpret mathematical expressions about the pyramids. In this equality by balancing equations lesson, 6th graders participate in groups or by themselves to complete exercises...
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Exploring Equations and Y-Intercept
Students graph linear equations using intercepts, find y-intercept, find x-intercepts and graph linear equations that use horizontal and vertical lines.
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Draw the Line
In this equations of a line worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems related to solving for the equation of a line as stated. First, they draw the line that is described in each statement. Then, students determine the line that...
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Magic Square
In this algebra activity, 9th graders solve a riddle like puzzle involving matrices and linear equations. They have to find the missing numbers in the square, using the given numbers.
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Mr. Payne Word Search Puzzle
In this language arts worksheet, students study 10 words in a word bank, then locate them in a word search puzzle. The words appear to be related to algebra; the meaning of the title is not known. There is one misspelled word in the word...
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Sum Problem
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve linear equations by playing a sodoku like game on a 9x9 grid containing 81 integers. They find their answers through addition and summation.
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Slopes of Lines
In this slopes of lines learning exercise, 10th graders solve and graph 10 different problems. First, they determine the slope of each line named in the figure and any line parallel to line b and perpendicular to line d. Then, students...
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How Much Will I Spend On Gas?
Students construct a linear graph. In this graphing lesson, students determine a monthly budget for gasoline. Students construct a t-chart and coordinate graph to display data. Resources are provided.
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Call Me
Students write essays to persuade their families to use a particular long-distance phone plan. They compare a 10-10 plan to a regular long-distance plan.