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Monster Cars: Slope

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine how a rate is calculated from two points. Using battery operated cars, pairs of students measure time and distance. Afterward, they use this data to calculate the rate. Learners then plot four ordered pairs and discover...
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Find Equation of Straight Line

For Students 9th
In this algebra worksheet, 9th graders are given the slope and y-intercept and asked to find the equation of a line. There are 7 questions with an answer key.
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Standard Linear Form

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify and describe the x-intercept as the place where the line crosses the x-axis as it applies to football. They create their own differentiations to reinforce the distinction between the x-intercept and the...
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Solving Systems of Equations by graphing for Algebra One

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students watch the teacher demonstrate on an overhead projector how to graph various equations before the students try them on their own. They start with pencil and paper; once they grasp the concept they move on to punching in the...
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The Intercepts of a Line

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students  calculate the slope and intercept of a line given an equation.  There are 8 questions with an answer key.
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Review of Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve linear equations and rewrite them in the form y=mx + b. They graph the equations using the slope and y-intercept. There are 22 questions with an answer key.
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Cockroach Slope

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students identify the slope of linear functions. For this slope lesson, students collect data and graph it. They write equations with no more than two variables and use technology to explain their data.
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Graphing Linear Equations

For Students 9th
For this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders write the equation of a line given the slope and the y-intercept and determine the equation of a line given the graph.  The five page worksheet contains twenty-eight problems.  Answers...
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Solving Two Step Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve linear equations using the slope and y-intercept. They solve word problems using algebra. There are 9 questions with an answer key.
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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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Solving System of Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars solve systems of equations. For this algebra lesson, students identify the number of solutions to a system of equation. They solve using linear combination and graphing.
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Plugging Into The Best Price

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Examine data and graph solutions on a coordinate plane with this algebra lesson. Young problem-solvers identify the effect of the slope on the steepness of the line. They use the TI to graph and analyze linear equations.
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Writing Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students write linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students are given information and asked to write an equation. They solve real world problems apply concepts of linear equations.
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Linear Equations

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II activity, 11th graders write the equation of a line given a table, the slope and a point, or two points.  The three page activity contains eleven problems.  Answers are not provided. 
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Equations and Inequalities

For Students 9th
In this equations and inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 16 different problems in order to complete a quotable puzzle. First, they solve each of the problems listed and matching that answer to the correct letter of...
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Functions Mixed Review: Pracctice A

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders review their knowledge of functions.  In this Algebra I instructional activity, 9th graders determine if equations are linear or nonlinear, determine the slope and y-intercept of equations, and determine if a relation...
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Writing Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. In this algebra lesson, students write linear equations using the slope and y intercept. They write equations given two points that are on the line.
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Real World Systems of Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve systems of equations with fluency. For this algebra lesson, students graph, use elimination and substitution to solve systems of equations. They identify the point of intersection using algebra.
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Graphing Systems of Equations

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use graphing to determine the solution to a system of linear equations.  The two page worksheet contains explanation and three guided problems.  Answers are not included. 
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Solving Systems of Linear Equations Graphically

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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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Two-Variable Linear Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Here is an engaging instructional activity on solving equations with two variables. Have the class rewrite linear equations in the slope intercept form, y=mx + b. They graph the lines using the slope and y-intercepts.
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Characteristics of Parallel Lines

For Teachers 8th Standards
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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Graphing Systems

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Get hands on with solving systems of equations graphically. A solid lesson plan uses guided practice to show how to solve systems of linear equations. It allows time for sharing ideas and provides a printable matching activity...
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Interpreting Rate of Change and Initial Value

For Teachers 8th Standards
Building on knowledge from the previous lesson, the second lesson in this unit teaches scholars to identify and interpret rate of change and initial value of a linear function in context. They investigate how slope expresses the...