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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: The Intersection of Two Lines

For Teachers 8th Standards
The purpose of this task is to introduce students to systems of equations. It takes skills and concepts that students know up to this point, such as writing the equation of a given line, and uses it to introduce the idea that the...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Symbolic Study of Lines

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will write an equation in slope-intercept form given two points on the line; write an equation in Ax + By = C form given slope and one set of coordinates; and prove lines to be parallel or perpendicular given vertices of...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Sandia Aerial Tram

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
For this task, students examine data on the elevation and the minutes into a ride for a tram that is traveling up a mountain and write an equation for the function that models the relationship between the two variables. Aligns with...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Algebra Tiles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource is about factoring linear and quadratic expressions in one variable, evaluating them at a given value of the variable, multiplying factors to find the expanded form of the expression, and solving linear and quadratic...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Families of Lines

For Students 8th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to express families of linear equations.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Quiz on Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learners demonstrate comprehension of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The questions check understanding on linear equations. Topics include writing equations of parallel and perpendicular lines.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A rei.c.6: Accurately Weighing Pennies I

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this problem, students will use the number of decimal places in the coefficients to motivate writing and solving a system of equations. Aligns with A-REI.C.6.
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University of Texas at Austin

Mathematics Teks Toolkit: What's Your Rate of Change?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson, students use an electronic data collector to write the equation of a line.
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Solving Linear Inequalities: Introduction and Formatting

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource demonstrates how to solve linear inequalities step-by-step and shows four different solution formats/notations viz. inequality notation, set notation, interval notation, and the last "notation" which is more of an...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Testing Solutions for Linear Inequalities

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Write and solve linear inequalities.
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Other

Nearpod: Slope Intercept Form

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson plan on slope-intercept form, students will learn how to write and graph a linear function using the slope-intercept form by learning about the y-intercept and slope.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: The Slope of a Line

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial will show you how to find a the slope of graph, write a linear equation in slope-intercept form. You'll also learn how to determine whether two lines are parallel or perpendicular to each other. For advanced math students.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.f Chicken and Steak, Variation 2

For Teachers 8th Standards
This task has students write an equation to calculate the amount of chicken and steak that can be purchased while staying within a given budget. Students then graph the function and analyze it, discussing the dependent relationship...
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Ph Et: Function Builder

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Play with functions while you ponder Art History. Explore geometric transformations and transform your thinking about linear functions, then have fun figuring out the mystery functions.
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Solving Inequalities: An Overview

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A discussion on how to solve linear and nonlinear inequalities is presented. Both the Test Method and the Factor Method of checking positive/negative intervals are included as part of the discussion.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A ced.a.2 and a ced.a.3: How Much Folate?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This task is designed to be used as an introduction to writing and graphing linear inequalities. Aligns with A-CED.A.2 and A-CED.A.3.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A Rei Solution Sets

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
For this task, learners are shown the graphs of two equations, with areas bounded by their lines and intersections shaded in different colors. They are asked to write a system of equations or inequalities for each shaded area and explain...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra I: Point Slope Form

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Write equations in point-slope form given two pairs of values, and convert the equation into slope-intercept form. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra I: Slope Intercept From Two Points

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Practice finding the equation of a line passing through two points. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ee Kimi and Jordan

For Teachers 8th
This task looks at the job earnings plus weekly allowances of two people, all of which is saved. Students are asked complete tables showing their savings, write equations, draw their graphs, and compare the amounts they save each week....
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Other

Git: What Is the Slope Intercept Form of a Line?

For Students 9th - 10th
Not only does this site show what the slope-intercept form is, but it helps you find the slope and the intercept of a line. There is also additional information on parallel lines, parametric form, and the distance between two points.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Special Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Analyze number patterns involving repeated addition (linear) or repeated to write an equation or rule.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Bloodstain Pattern Doesn't Lie

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will formulate a hypothesis about the relationship (linear, direct, indirect, etc.) between the distance a drop of blood falls and the diameter of the splatter it makes. To test their hypothesis, the students will work...
Handout
Duke University

Duke University: Intercept of a Straight Line

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at the y-intercept and how to write the y-intercept in point notation.