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Introduction to Simultaneous Equations
Create an understanding of solving problems that require more than one equation. The lesson introduces the concept of systems of linear equations by using a familiar situation of constant rate problems. Pupils compare the graphs of...
Illustrative Mathematics
Paying the Rent
Learning how a bank account works is a useful tool. The exercise in the resource is to deduct rent from a checking account and create an equation from a description. Participants then graph the balance of the bank account versus months...
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Logic of Algebra
Don't just go through the steps to solve an algebraic equation, show learners how to balance an equation with visual models. The packet introduces the idea of mobile balances to reinforce the idea that both sides must match to make the...
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Negative Exponents and the Laws of Exponents
Apply the properties of exponents to expressions with negative exponents. The fifth lesson in the series explains the meaning of negative exponents through an exploration of the properties taught in the previous lessons of the...
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Solve for Unknown Angles—Angles and Lines at a Point
How do you solve for an unknown angle? In this sixth installment of a 36-part series, young mathematicians use concepts learned in middle school geometry to set up and solve linear equations to find angle measures.
Curated OER
JFK Assassination
Students write equations of a line. In this algebra instructional activity, students investigate the assassination of JFK through linear equations. They calculate the length of given line segments.
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Students Teaching Equations of a Line
Students are divided into groups and then each group is assigned a separate topic related to the equation of a line. Each group researches their topic and then they teach the rest of the groups about it.
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Equations: Graphs, Lines, Slope
For this equations worksheet, students complete 8 multiple choice questions regarding writing equations in slope-intercept and matching an equation to its graph in the coordinate plane.
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Writing Linear Equations
In this linear equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 12 different problems that include writing the equations in point-slope and standard forms. First, they write the standard form of an equation that passes through the...
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Chapter 2.4 - Writing Linear Equations
In this slope-intercept worksheet, learners 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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Linear Equations
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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Linear Equations
For 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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Writing Linear Equations
For this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students examine linear equations to determine the slope and y-intercept and write the equation of the line given the pertinent information. The one page worksheet contains a combination of...
Curated OER
Linear Equations
In this Algebra I/Algebra II activity, students determine the equation of a line, given the slope and the coordinates of a point on the line. The one page activity contains five multiple choice questions. Answers are...
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Lines
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students determine the slope of a line, write the equation of a line, examine parallel and perpendicular lines, and solve problems involving linear relationships. The two page worksheet...
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Linear Equations
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students write the equation of a line given the coordinates of two points on the line. The one page worksheet contains a combination of three multiple choice and free response...
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Finding Equations From Graphs
In this equations from graphs worksheet, 9th graders solve and graph 10 different problems that include determining the actual equation for each. First, they determine the slope and y-intercept for each graph shown on the right. Then,...
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Basic Algebra and Computers: Spreadsheets, Charts, and Simple Line Graphs
Students, while in the computer lab, assess how to use Microsoft Excel as a "graphing calculator." They view visual representations of line graphs in a Cartesian plane while incorporating basic skills for using Excel productively.
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Systems of Linear Equations - Standard Form
Students write systems of equations and find solutions to systems of equations. They explain how they determined their solutions to a system of equations and justify their solutions. In addition, they write equations in standard form and...
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Systems of Linear Equations
Young scholars use the calculator to represent a situation as a table, graph, and equation. They write systems of equations and find solutions to systems of equations. In addition, they explain and justify how they determined...
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Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Young geometers get some solid skills practice in evaluating slopes. Beginning with the basics of slope through two points and progressing through properties of parallel and perpendicular lines, the building of skills is gradual and...
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Analyzing Equations Through Slope and Y-int
With problems applying to modern-day topics like Netflix and McDonald's, math whizzes analyze graphs and investigate the slopes. In this algebra worksheet, learners identify the slope and y-intercept of the given equations. They graph...
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Airplanes and Airstrips, Part 2
Table the decision to land. Pupils form flight crews by matching up different representations of linear equations. Given a set of coordinates for an airstrip, the crews determine the equation of the line that will position their planes...
Mathematics Vision Project
Quadratic Equations
Through a variety of physical and theoretical situations, learners are led through the development of some of the deepest concepts in high school mathematics. Complex numbers, the fundamental theorem of algebra and rational exponents...