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Algebra Matchsticks

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Students explore inverse functions. They create a growing matchstick pattern, develop a general rule for the pattern, and use function machines to generate the inverse function.

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inverse functions

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inverse functions, math
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs

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