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Graphing Lines & Finding Intercepts 1
For this graphing lines worksheet, students examine given linear equations. They graph each linear equation, and identify the x and y-intercept of each problem. Students create six graphs of given equations.
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Y-Intercept and Slope Intercept Form
Alegebra amateurs identify the slope and the y-intercept given a linear equation in slope-intercept form by correctly completing some in class problems. They write the linear equation in slope-intercept form that corresponds to the given...
Curated OER
Who am I? Find A Polynomial From Its Roots
High schoolers generate the equation of a polynomial given its roots and the end behavior of the function. They need to apply theorems concerning the multiplicity of roots, conjugates of irrational or imaginary roots to find a...
Illustrative Mathematics
Find the Change
This exercise is an opportunity for algebra learners to understand the connection between the slope of a line and points found on the line. Use similar triangles to explain why slope m is the same between any two points. Discuss with the...
Curated OER
Analyzing Equations Through Slope and Y-int
With problems applying to modern-day topics like Netflix and McDonald's, math whizzes analyze graphs and investigate the slopes. For this algebra worksheet, learners identify the slope and y-intercept of the given equations. They graph...
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Slope, Intercepts, and Graphing a Line
In this intercepts and slope worksheet, young scholars find the slope and/or the x and y-intercepts in fifty-three problems. Students also graph lines using the x and y-intercepts.
EngageNY
Every Line is a Graph of a Linear Equation
Challenge the class to determine the equation of a line. The 21st part in a 33-part series begins with a proof that every line is a graph of a linear equation. Pupils use that information to find the slope-intercept form of the equation...
Curated OER
Writing Equations of Lines Using The Point-Slope Form
In this writing equations worksheet, students find the equation of a line containing specified points. They determine the slope of a line from given points. This two-page worksheet contains 20 problems. Examples and explanations are...
Curated OER
Rational Functions
Through a mini assessment, students identify and list the vertical and horizontal asymptotes for the given rational functions and determine the type of asymptote of a given rational function. They also decide which form of a function...
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The "U's" Have IT!
Young scholars explore the maximum and minimum values of parabola. In this exponential equations lesson, students use graphing calculators or TI Interactive Software to calculate values of parabola and graph x-intercepts of parabola.
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Stretching the Quads
Explore parabolas in this algebra lesson with the graphing calculator. The class investigates what effects the changing of the parameters of the vertex form of a quadrati have to its graph. They find the zeros of a quadratic graphically...
Curated OER
Going Back to Your Roots
Who doesn't need to know the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra? Use the theorem to find the roots of a polynomial on a TI calculator. The class explores polynomials with one solution, no real solutions, and two solutions. This less...
Curated OER
Point-Slope Form of a Line
This activity helps young mathematicians connect the graph and the point-slope form of a line, by first solving a real-world problem and then using that example to motivate the understanding of the equation. By manipulating the gizmo,...
Willow Tree
Equations of a Line
Each form of a linear equation has its purpose — pupils just have to find it. Building on the previous instructional activity in the series, learners examine point-slope and standard form. Using point-slope form, pupils write the...
EngageNY
Some Facts About Graphs of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Develop another way to find the equation of a line. The lesson introduces the procedure to find the equation of a line given two points on the line. Pupils determine the two points from the graph of the line.
EngageNY
The Line Joining Two Distinct Points of the Graph y=mx+b Has Slope m
Investigate the relationship between the slope-intercept form and the slope of the graph. The lesson plan leads an investigation of the slope-intercept equation of a line and its slope. Pupils realize the slope is the same as the...
American Statistical Association
What Fits?
The bounce of a golf ball changes the result in golf, mini golf—and a great math activity. Scholars graph the height of golf ball bounces before finding a line of best fit. They analyze their own data and the results of others to better...
Curated OER
Writing Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form
In this math worksheet, learners are given three lines graphed on a coordinate grid. Students identify the slope, intercepts, and write an equation for each. Learners find the intercepts of a linear equation, and graph them. They write...
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More Graphing With Intercepts
In this graphing worksheet, students graph linear equations. They identify the x or y-intercept. Coordinate planes are available below each equation. Nine problems are provided on this two-page worksheet.
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y Intercepts
In this y-intercept worksheet, students graph functions and determine the y-intercept of the equation. Explanations and examples are provided prior to the exercises. This two-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Algebra 1, Unit 7, Lesson 8: Practice Finding the Equation of a Line
Learners solve systems of linear equations by graphing. The introduction of the lesson asks students to work in pairs or small groups to graph a line when given two points. Learners graph 14 equations on the same coordinate grid to...
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Piecewise-Defined Functions 2
In this Piecewise-Defined function worksheet, 10th graders identify the function for a given graph. Additionally, they find the y-intercept, y-intercept, domain, range and interval of each function. Students solve this information for...
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Piecewise-Defined Functions 1
In this piecewise-defined function, young scholars explore the graph of given functions and match it to the proper equation. They identify the x and y-intercepts, domain, range, and interval of each function. There are approximately ten...
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Lines, Lines, Everywhere
Students explore linear equation suing real life scenarios. In this algebra lesson plan, students find the slope and intercept of a line. They create table of values to plot their graph and draw conclusions.