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Solving Systems by Graphing
Solve systems of equations with your super smart upper graders. They solve systems of equations and then graph two lines to find where they intersect. The focus on the activity is to have learners explore moving a point to...
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Know the System
Pupils identify the different systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve systems of equations using graphing, elimination and substitution. They use the Ti to graph their systems.
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Characteristics of Parallel Lines
Systems of parallel lines have no solution. Pupils work examples to discover that lines with the same slope and different y-intercepts are parallel. The 27th segment of 33 uses this discovery to develop a proof, and the class determines...
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Solving Nonlinear Systems of Equations
In this system of equations worksheet, pupils solve nonlinear systems of equations using the substitution method. An example of how to solve is given prior to the assignment. Twenty problems are available on this two-page worksheet.
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2 x 2 Linear Systems
Pupils graph 2x2 systems and solve them algebraically. They investigate parallel systems by solving equations.
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Systems of Equations in Two Variables
In this algebra worksheet, students work with pairs of linear equations. Three problems ask students to determine if the given ordered pair is a solution of the system of equations. Students graph two systems to determine the solution.
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That's a Fine Line You're Walking!
Pupils experiment with Hiker program to practice real world applications of linear functions and develop their understanding of expressions, relationships, and manipulations involved in writing and graphing linear equations in...
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Doctor, Doctor, Give Me the News, I've Got a Bad Case of Loving Math
Solve a real-world problem of discovering how many doctors and nurses can be hired within budget and building constraints. Using different colored pencils to shade each graph, they then find the intersection points and use these to solve...
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Representing Inequalities Graphically
A new, improved version of the game Battleship? Learners graph linear inequalities on the coordinate plane, then participate in a game where they have to guess coordinate points based on the solution to a system of linear...
Texas Instruments
Making Predictions Using Systems of Equations
Students explore the concept of systems of equations. In this system of equations lesson plan, students enter data into lists on their calculators about 100 meter dash times. Students plot the points using a scatter plot and perform a...
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What Functions do Two Graph Points Determine?
Your algebra learners write linear, exponential, and quadratic equations containing the same two graph points in this collaborative task.
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Systems of Equations
Pupils solve inequalities and systems of equations. For this algebra lesson, students use substitution and elimination as they solve algebraic systems. They use graphing and a table to support their solutions.
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Linear Equations
In this linear equations worksheet, students problem solve two equations by graphing the solution set of the system in each one.
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How Many Solutions?
Determining the number of solutions is an important stepping stone to higher math. In this case, the resource asks algebra pupils to find a second linear equation for a certain solution of a system. When one is asked for a linear...
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Solving System of Linear Equations
Students solve systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students identify the number of solutions to a system of equation. They solve using linear combination and graphing.
Virginia Department of Education
Spring Fling Carnival
Think critically — and linearly by applying linear equations to solve real-world problems. Young mathematicians write equations to model the profit on popcorn and cotton candy at a carnival and solve problems using these equations.
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Points, Slopes, and Lines
Before graphing and finding distances, learners investigate the coordinate plane and look at patterns related to plotted points. Points are plotted and the goal is to look at the horizontal and vertical distances between coordinates and...
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Solving Systems by Graphing
Students solve systems of equation through graphing. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve linear equations and analyze the result to figure out if there is one solution, no solution or infinitely many solutions. They graph their...
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How Many Solutions to the System?
Solve systems of equation using graphing! In this algebra lesson, learners use the TI to graph two lines and identify the number of solutions. They perform interactive graphing on the navigator.
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Systems of Linear Inequalities
The class solves systems of linear inequalities. They graph lines and identify the point of intersection.They graph lines and identify the boundary that represent the solution and solution set.
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Solving Systems of Linear Equations Graphically
Students solve systems of equations graphically. In this algebra lesson, students find the point of intersection of two lines if they are not parallel. They rewrite the equation in the y=mx + b form and graph using slope and intercept.
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Topic 2: Graphing 2-Variable Linear Equations
Young scholars explore the concept of 2-variable equations and expressions. In this 2-variable equation and expression lesson, students translate 2-variable word problems into 2-variable equations and expressions.
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The Exercise Fields
Horses need exercise, too. Scholars create linear equations to model the perimeter of exercise fields for horses. They finish by solving their equations for the length and width of the fields.
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Functions and the Vertical Line Test
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.