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Writing Linear Equations in Different Forms
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 practice...
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Exercise Set 2.4: Equations of Lines
In this linear equations worksheet, students solve 36 linear equations. Students write equations of lines in slope intercept form given a graph, standard form, two points, and slope and a point.
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Slope, slope-Intercept Form and Standard Form
Students investigate and solve linear equations using slopes. In this algebra lesson, students graph lines using the slope and y intercept. They also find the slope by rewriting their equation in to slope-intercept form from standard form.
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Do You Get What You Pay For?
Consumers explore scientific notation as it relates to the real world. In this algebra lesson, mathematicians convert Gigabytes in to scientific notation to see if they are being cheated. They differentiate between base ten and base of...
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Algebra Project
What would your dream house look like? A cottage? A medieval castle? High schoolers enrolled in Algebra design the perfect house while using slopes to write equations for various aspects of the project.
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Symbols in Algebra
Young scholars name and sketch numerical expressions. In this order of operation lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide using the correct order of operation. They perform four specific calculations for their motivation lesson.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Point-Slope Application Problems
Create a linear equation for a problem when the intercept information is not given. The two-day lesson introduces the class to the point-slope form, which can be used for problems when the initial conditions are not provided. Pupils...
EngageNY
Overcoming a Second Obstacle in Factoring—What If There Is a Remainder?
Looking for an alternative approach to long division? Show your classes how to use factoring in place of long division. Increase their fluency with factoring at the same time!
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Shifting Linear Equations in Function Notation
Time for a shift in thinking! Learners examine translations of linear functions. They use function notation to describe the translation and make connections to the graph.
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Graphing and Interpreting Linear Equations in Two Variables
Graph linear equations using a table of values. Learners solve equations in two variables using standard form of an equation. They identify the relationship between x and y values.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Graphing Linear Inequalities Sort
Learners first determine the slope-intercept and standard forms of inequalities given graphs, and then determine key features of the graphs.
Mathematics Assessment Project
Representing Quadratic Functions Graphically
Sometimes being different is an advantage. An engaging activity has scholars match cards with quadratic functions in various forms. Along the way, they learn about how each form highlights key features of quadratic functions.
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 1: Getting Ready Module
This fabulous resource is a must-have for any algebra teacher's arsenal of lessons. Developing the idea of equations and use of variables from basic physical scenarios, learners gain valuable intuition in the structure and meaning of...
Texas Instruments
TI-Nspire™ CAS
When it comes to rating educational calculators, this calculator is always near the top of this list. Now it's available as an app. There is a lot of calculator power wrapped up in this app. Not only is this a fully functioning...
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Complex Numbers
In this complex numbers instructional activity, 9th graders solve 10 different types of problems that include complex numbers in standard form. First, they state the values of the a and b components for each complex number when the...
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Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Use this activity as a warm up, a refresher exercise, or a practice after a more detailed lesson on graphing linear inequalities in two variables. Start with boundaries that are horizontal or vertical, then move into graphs with...
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Writing Equations of Hyperbolas
In this writing equations worksheet, students write the equations of a hyperbola. This four-page worksheet contains 24 problems. Answers are provided on the last two pages.
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Polynomials and Linear Factors
This algebra instructional activity reviews writing polynomials in standard form from factored form, looks at the graphs of polynomials of degree higher than two, and identifies the zeros of polynomials using the Factor Theorem and...
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Factored Form of a Quadratic Function
Build upon linear functions to learn about quadratics. The lesson introduces the concept of zeros for quadratic functions and makes the connection to the linear factors of the function. It presents quadratics in both graphical and...
EngageNY
Linear Equations in Two Variables
Create tables of solutions of linear equations. A lesson plan has pupils determine solutions for two-variable equations using tables. The class members graph the points on a coordinate graph.
Teach Engineering
Equal and Opposite Thrust in Aircraft: You're a Pushover!
It's the law—every action requires a reaction, no matter how small. Pupils experience two demonstrations of Newton's third law of motion as it relates to thrust in the 10th segment of a 22-part unit on flight. Using their mathematical...
NASA
Newton’s Cool in the Pool
Pupils work together to investigate the cooling of NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory. Using data collected as the pool cooled, groups determine the values needed in Newton's Law of Cooling equation to model the situation. They...
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Polynomial Functions
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders classify polynomials by degree, write in standard form, and describe the behavior of the graph. The two page worksheet provides explanation and examples along with thirteen practice problems....
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Place Value and Exponents: Homework
In this place value and exponents worksheet, students use exponents to write the given numbers in expanded form. Students then write each number in standard form and find the value of 'n' in each equation. Students then answer one...