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Curated OER

Analyzing Equations Through Slope and Y-int

For Teachers 8th - 11th
With problems applying to modern-day topics like Netflix and McDonald's, math whizzes analyze graphs and investigate the slopes. In this algebra worksheet, learners identify the slope and y-intercept of the given equations. They graph...
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Curated OER

Y-Intercept and Slope Intercept Form

For Teachers 8th - 9th
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...
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Curated OER

Linear Functions: Slope, Graphs, and Models

For Teachers 8th - 9th
This math packet provides an opportunity for learners to graph two linear equations on a coordinate grid and determine the slope and y-intercept of each. They use the equation of five lines to find the slope and y-intercepts, and then...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Find the Change

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
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...
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Curated OER

Writing Equations of Lines Using The Point-Slope Form

For Teachers 8th - 10th
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...
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Curated OER

Analyzing Equations Through Slope and Y intercepts

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners analyze equations using the slopes and intercept. In this algebra lesson, students graph equations give the slope and y intercepts. They are also asked to identify the slope and y intercept from a given graph. They solve real...
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Curated OER

Analyzing Equations Through Slope and Y intercept

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students analyze equations using the slope and y-intercept. In this algebra lesson, students identify the slope using a and the intercept using m. They graph linear equations based on the slope and intercept.
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Curated OER

Analyzinf Equations Through Slope and Y intercept

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve equations representing exponential functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students interpret their equations by analyzing the slope and y intercept. They find the slope using the slope formula.
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Curated OER

Slopes and Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars find the slopes of linear functions. In this graphing lesson, students analyze linear equations and calculate the slope of the line. They graph a line given the slope and y-intercept.
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Curated OER

Introduction to Graphing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this graphing worksheet, students graph linear equations on a coordinate plane. Students identify the slope and y-intercept of each problem, find the midpoint of a line, and the distance between given points. Given an equation,...
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Curated OER

Finding Slope of a Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners calculate the slope of a line. In this algebra lesson, students graph a line using the slope and y-intercepts. They define the steepness of the line using the slope.
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Curated OER

Slope, Intercepts, and Graphing a Line

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this intercepts and slope worksheet, learners find the slope and/or the x and y-intercepts in fifty-three problems.  Students also graph lines using the x and y-intercepts.
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Curated OER

Graphing Solutions

For Teachers 9th
In this graphing solutions worksheet, 9th graders solve 13 various types of problems. First, they find the solution of each systems by graphing on the coordinate plane provided. Then, students solve each systems of equations...
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Curated OER

Point-Slope Form of a Line

For Teachers 8th - 9th
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,...
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Curated OER

Equations Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders play "What's my Rule" beginning with simple equations and working towards harder problems as student's gain confidence. They evaluate the equations by graphing them. Students identify the slope and y intercepts of the...
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Curated OER

More Graphing With Intercepts

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this graphing worksheet, young scholars 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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Curated OER

More on Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 10th - 11th
In this graphing worksheet, students graph linear equations, identify the x or y-intercept. Graph paper is provided below each equation. There are nine problems on this two-page worksheet.
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EngageNY

The Line Joining Two Distinct Points of the Graph y=mx+b Has Slope m

For Teachers 8th Standards
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...
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Curated OER

Math Mediator Lesson 10: Slope

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Pupils explore the concept of slope.  In this Algebra I lesson, students investigate the definition of slope as rise over run or change in y compared to change in x.  The lesson includes a real-world problem in which the height...
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Curated OER

Calculating Slope

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students find the slope using a slope formula. In this algebra worksheet, students use a pair of coordinate to identify the slope and y intercept. There are 7 questions.
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EngageNY

Every Line is a Graph of a Linear Equation

For Teachers 8th Standards
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...
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Curated OER

Point-Slope Form

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the point-slope form of linear equations and graph lines in the point-slope form. After completing the point-slope equation, they identify the slope of a line through a particular point. Students explain the...
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Curated OER

Slope, slope-Intercept Form and Standard Form

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate and solve linear equations using slopes. In this algebra activity, students graph lines using the slope and y intercept. They also find the slope by rewriting their equation in to slope-intercept form from standard...
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Willow Tree

Equations of a Line

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Each form of a linear equation has its purpose — pupils just have to find it. Building on the previous lesson in the series, learners examine point-slope and standard form. Using point-slope form, pupils write the equation of a...