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Proportional Relationships, Lines, and Linear Equations Lesson PlanProportional Relationships, Lines, and Linear Equations Lesson Plan
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Illustrative Mathematics
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7th - 9th
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Proportional Relationships, Lines, and Linear Equations

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The resource is a good introduction to what makes a proportional relationship between two lines. Discuss the similarities of both lines and the possibility of intersection. Use this opportunity to list other acceptable forms of each equation. The resource can also be used as a transition question or assessment.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

linear equations, equations, proportions, slope, slope-intercept form

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proportional relationship, linear equation, slope, y=mx+b, math

Pros

  • Uses parallel lines
  • Shows a proportional relationship

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  • None

Common Core

8.EE.B.5 8.EE.B.6

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