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Illustrative Mathematics

DVD Profits, Variation 1

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
The idea in the resource is to understand the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations. To stay within the context of the standard, skip the part of the resource that solves with unit rates. Instead,...
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Curated OER

Chapter 2.4 - Writing Linear Equations

For Students 7th - 9th
For 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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Curated OER

Standard Form of a Linear Equation

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students examine the equation of a line in standard form to determine the slope and y-intercept and determine the missing coordinate of an ordered pair.  The one page worksheet contains eight...
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Curated OER

Graphing Linear Equations

For Students 8th - 12th
In this calculator active graphing instructional activity, students graph 12 equations via a calculator and transfer the graphs onto coordinate grids.
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Curated OER

The Slope of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students examine slope to determine if the given lines are parallel or perpendicular.  Students determine the equation of lines that are either parallel or perpendicular to the given...
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Curated OER

Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students determine the equation of a line, given the slope and the coordinates of a point on the line.  The one page worksheet contains five multiple choice questions.  Answers are...
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Curated OER

Equation of a Straight Line Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this equation of a straight line worksheet, high schoolers find the equation of 4 lines in slope intercept form.  Students produce the linear equation of a line given its' graph.
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Curated OER

Writing Linear Equations in Different Forms

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Can your class write linear equations three different ways? Here is a study guide that includes slope-intercept, standard, and point-slope forms. Learners are given the slope and a point on the line, or two points and are asked to write...
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Curated OER

Writing Linear Equations in Different Forms

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
This worksheet is jam-packed with linear equations! Learners write equations in slope-intercept form and standard form. Horizontal and vertical lines are included, as well as graphs for several of the problems.  A great way to...
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EngageNY

There is Only One Line Passing Through a Given Point with a Given Slope

For Teachers 8th Standards
Prove that an equation in slope-intercept form names only one line. At the beginning, the teacher leads the class through a proof that there is only one line passing through a given point with a given slope using contradiction. The 19th...
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Curated OER

Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students determine the equation of a line given the slope and the coordinates of one point on the line.  The one page worksheet contains ten free response questions.  Answers are...
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Curated OER

Slopes Puzzle

For Students 8th - 9th
In this slopes puzzle worksheet, students solve and complete 16 different problems that include determining various slopes of equations. First, they cut apart each of the pieces shown. Then, students use the slopes of each linear...
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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

Masters Level B: 5.4 The Slope-Intercept Form

For Students 9th - 11th
In this slope-intercept form, learners identify the x- and y-intercept form of a line. They graph equations using the slope and y-intercept. Students write the equation of a line that contains a pair of points. This one-page learning...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Who Has the Best Job?

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Making money is important to teenagers. It is up to your apprentices to determine how much two wage earners make with their after school jobs. Participants work with a table, an equation, and a graph and compare the two workers to see...
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Curated OER

Solving Linear Systems by Graphing

For Students 9th
In this linear systems worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 4 different problems by graphing. First, they graph the first equation shown. Then, students graph the second equation on the same coordinate system as the first. They also...
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Curated OER

Graphing Linear Functions Two

For Students 8th - 9th
Use this graphing linear functions worksheet to have learners graph three linear equations. They use a table of values, the intercept method, and slope-intercept form to graph three functions.
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Curated OER

Topic 2.3 - Slope

For Students 7th - 9th
In this slope intercept worksheet, learners solve 15 problems in which they find the slope of a linear equation, the slope of a graph, the slope using 2 points, and the equation of a line parallel or perpendicular to a given line.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Stitching Quilts into Coordinate Geometry

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Who knew quilting would be so mathematical? Introduce linear equations and graphing while working with the lines of pre-designed quilts. Use the parts of the design to calculate the slope of the linear segments. The project...
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Chapter 2 Practice test

For Students 8th - 11th
Overall, this activity contains a good selection of problems that reviews different aspects of linear equations. Learners examine and graph linear equations, absolute value equations, and inequalities in two variables. The three page...
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Curated OER

Easy Worksheet: Equations of Lines

For Students 9th - 12th
The class solves 4 short answer problems. They write the equation of a line parallel to a given line passing through a point. Graph paper may be needed.
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The Slope of a Line

For Students 9th - 10th
In this slope worksheet, learners examine graph and determine the slope of a line.  They determine coordinates of a point to make a true statement.  Students identify the dependent variable and the independent...
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Curated OER

Writing Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this math worksheet, pupils are given three lines graphed on a coordinate grid. Students identify the slope, intercepts, and write an equation for each. Pupils find the intercepts of a linear equation, and graph them. They write the...
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Linear Equations

For Students 8th
In this Algebra I learning exercise, 8th graders write the equation of a line given two points and given a linear equation determine the slope, x-intercept, y-intercept, and graph the line.  The five page learning exercise contains...