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Solving linear systems in slope-intercept form
Students solve linear systems using slope intercept. In this algebra students evaluate a pair of coordinates to see if they are a solution to the system. They represent the system using various methods.
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Modeling Linear Relationships
Students graph lines using the slope and y-intercept. In this algebra lesson, students create data using tables and equations. They use their data to make predictions and draw conclusion.
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Other Equations of Lines
In this algebra worksheet, young scholars find equations for 4 lines when given their slope and one point on the line. They write two linear equations when given two points on a line. Students analyze the equations of 3 sets of linear...
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Connecting Arithmetic Sequences to Linear Equations
Common difference is to arithmetic sequences as what is to linear equations? (Answer: slope) Pupils learn how arithmetic sequences can be considered as linear patterns. They then write linear equations to represent arithmetic sequences...
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Linear and Quadratic Model, Data Modeling
Students model quadratic and linear equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve word problems using equations. They create scatter plots and make predictions using correlations.
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Write an Equation of a Line Given Slope and a Point
Ninth graders are investigating slope of a line. The line is plotted using the slope and points on a line. They also write an equation given the right information. The use of a PowerPoint is part of the presentation.
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Introducing y = mx + b
Middle and high schoolers use the slope intercept form to graph a line. In this algebra lesson, pupils rewrite equations from standard form to y-intercept form. They use the slope and y-intercept to graph a line without making a table of...
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Stitching Quilts into Coordinate Geometry
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 comes with...
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Identifying Linear Functions from Graphs
Keep your mathematicians engaged using this group linear functions activity. Each of ten groups receives two graphs with both an image and equation, as well as a "who has" phrase to call out the next graph. Scholars stay on their toes as...
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Hit Me If You Can!
Students graph linear equations using slopes and intercepts. In this algebra lesson, students identify the slope as being positive,negative or undefined. They differentiate between different quadrants on a coordinate plane.
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Calculating Slope
Learners 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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Comparing Lines with Slope and Y intercept.
Young scholars compare lines using the slope and y-intercept. In this algebra lesson plan, students analyze linear equations based on their solutions and slope/intercept. They evaluate numbers in the equation to solve for the unknown.
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Analyzinf Equations Through Slope and Y intercept
Students solve equations representing exponential functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students interpret their equations by analyzing the slope and y intercept. They find the slope using the slope formula.
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AnaLyzing Equations Through Slope and Y Intercept.
Students analyze and solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve inequalities using the slope and y intercept. They rewrite word problems into algebraic equations and solve for the unknown.
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Forces and Graphing
Young scholars analyze graphs to determine relationships between variables and rates of change. They determine the basic concepts about static reaction forces. They determine the slope and equation of a line.
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Cup-Activity: Writing Equations From Data
Determine how cup stacking relates to linear equations. Pupils stack cups and record the heights. Using the data collected, learners develop a linear equation that models the height. The scholars then interpret the slope and the...
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Mine Lesson #1: Slope slider
Eighth graders investigate linear equations. In this Algebra I lesson, 8th graders explore the effects that manipulating a linear equation has on the graph of the function through the use of a java applet.
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Graphing Linear Equations with Two Variables
Can your class solve linear equations in two variables? They will be able to after they engage in this lesson. Individuals graph linear equations in two variables using slope and intercept and identifying the relationship between the x...
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That's a Fine Line You're Walking!
Young scholars 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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Algebra: Linear Equations
Students draw graphs of linear equations using the slope intercept form. Upon completion of various problems, students record their answers on the board and explain the solutions to classmates. Students take a test over the material...
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Discovering the Linear Relationship between Celsius and Fahrenheit
Students discover the linear relationship between degrees Farenheit and degrees Celsius. They manually compute the slope and y-intercept of the line passing through points. They convert Celsius to Fahrenheit degrees.
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Write the Equation of a Line Given the Slope and a Point
Students write the equation of a line given the slope and y-intercept. For this algebra lesson, students are given a point a the line and the slope of the line and are asked to write an equation of the line. They relate lines to real...
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Slope and Equations of Lines
In this slope worksheet, students find the equation of a line given a pair of points or a given slope. Examples are provided at the beginning of this worksheet. There are 20 problems on this two-page worksheet.
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More On Graphing Linear Equations
In this linear equation worksheet, students graph linear equations and identify the x or y-intercept. There are nine graphing equations on this two-page worksheet.