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Slopes of Lines

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine a graph and relate it to the real world situation it depicts. They investigate changes in an equation and the appearance of a line. They investigate the connection between the graph of a situation and the meaning of the...
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Basic Algebra and Computers: Spreadsheets, Charts, and Simple Line Graphs

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students, while in the computer lab, assess how to use Microsoft Excel as a "graphing calculator." They view visual representations of line graphs in a Cartesian plane while incorporating basic skills for using Excel productively.
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Graphing Applications

For Students 7th - 12th
In this graphing applications worksheet, learners derive equations for 4 word problems. Students then define variables, find intercepts, graph the equations, and interpret the slopes.
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Spaghetti Graphs

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Young scholars work in pairs to test the strength of spaghetti strands. They collect and graph data to determine a line of best fit. Students create a linear equation to interpret their data. Based on the data collected, young scholars...
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Finding Equations From Graphs

For Students 9th
For this equations from graphs worksheet, 9th graders solve and graph 10 different problems that include determining the actual equation for each. First, they determine the slope and y-intercept for each graph shown on the right. Then,...
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Writing Linear Equations

For Students 9th
In this linear equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 15 different problems that include writing each in slope-intercept form. First, they state the slope, x-and y-intercepts, and write an equation in slope-intercept form...
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Systems of Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the calculator to represent a situation as a table, graph, and equation. They write systems of equations and find solutions to systems of equations. In addition, they explain and justify how they determined their solutions...
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Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra/geometry worksheet, students investigate the slopes and equations of parallel and perpendicular lines.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of eleven multiple choice and free response questions. ...
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Linear Equation Experiments

For Students 8th - 9th
In this linear equation activity, students solve and complete 2 different experiments that include using linear equations. First, they determine the difference between independent and dependent variables. Then, students graph their...
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Chapter 2.4 - Writing Linear Equations

For Students 7th - 9th
In this slope-intercept worksheet, students solve 18 problems in which they find the slope-intercept and y-intercept of a graph given an equation, find the equation given a point and the slope-intercept, and find the equation of a...
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Systems of Linear Equations - Standard Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write systems of equations and find solutions to systems of equations. They explain how they determined their solutions to a system of equations and justify their solutions. In addition, they write equations in standard form and...
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Math A Regents Questions: Points on a Line

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this linear equations worksheet, students solve 3 multiple choice problems. Students determine if a given point lies on a line given an equation of that line.
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Equations and Inequalities

For Students 9th
In this equations and inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and graph 10 different problems that include determine the slope of a line. First, they determine the slope of a line represented by a given equation. Then, students...
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Exploring Linear Equations And Scatter Plots - Chapter 5 Review

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students complete rolling stocks experiment, and collect and enter data on the computer. They enter data on graphing calculators, complete scatter plot by hand with line of best fit, and discuss different graphing methods.
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Functions and the Vertical Line Test

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars examine functions and function notation. They use computer activities to discover how to graph functions, and conduct a vertical line test. Students describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry.
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Equations and Inequalities

For Students 9th
In this equations and inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and graph 10 different problems that include determining the slope of a line in each. First, they determine the line that contains given points on a grid. Then, students...
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Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore battle plans using grids. In this linear equation lesson, 7th graders see how math is used in battle. Students create a grid on the floor using tape and plastic army men to serve as the points. Students...
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Writing Linear Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this linear equations activity, learners observe a graphed line on a coordinate plane. From their observations, they write the slope-intercept form of the equation of the depicted line. This four page activity contains eight...
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Graphing Systems of Equations

For Students 9th
In this graphing systems of equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and graph 8 different problems that include solving various systems of equations. First, they use the graphs show to determine whether each system has one solution, no...
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Graphing Functions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this graphing functions worksheet, students solve and complete 13 different problems that include identifying and graphing various functions. First, they graph each of the functions shown on the graphs provided. Then, students solve...
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Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing

For Students 9th - 11th
In this systems of equations worksheet, learners solve each system of equations by graphing on a coordinate plane. Students identify the solution to the equations by the intersection of the two graphs. They also observe that parallel...
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Systems of Equations

For Students 10th - 12th
In this Algebra 2 instructional activity, students solve systems of equations and inequalities then graph the solutions on a number line. There are 11 problems to solve.
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Making Predictions from Data with a Graphing Calculator

For Students 9th - 12th
In this making predictions from data instructional activity, students solve 15 short answer problems. Students determine average miles per gallon given data on miles traveled and gas used. Students make predictions using the data and a...
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Writing Linear Equations

For Students 11th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet,students solve linear equations and graph their answers on a number line. There are 24 questions with an answer key.