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The Simultaneous Equations Problem
For this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems using algebra. They solve a simultaneous equation for an x and y value. There is an answer key with this problem.
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Real Number System
Ninth graders discuss the real number system and its' properties. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders discuss rational, irrational, closure, real numbers and the distributive property of algebra. They solve problems using these...
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Slope of Line
In this algebra worksheet, learners calculate the slope of a line. They graph a linear equation given the slope and y-intercept and identify the slope and y-intercept given a linear graph. There are 15 questions.
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Getting Started with the TI-Navigator™ System: What's My Line?
Learners analyze linear functions in this algebra lesson. They explore the meaning of slope and the slope-intercept form of a line as they investigate the effect changing parameters on the graph of a linear function.
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A Bird's Eye Look at the Sun-Earth System
In this Sun-Earth system activity, students fill in blanks with the proper terms from a given list to complete a summary of the relationship between the Sun and the Earth. A major topic includes how solar storms effect the Earth and the...
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Cook Me Up Some Equations
Students study a variety of math concepts in the context of cooking up a meal. In this math instructional activity, students calculate surface area and volume. They draw and interpret different types of graphs.
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Two-Variable Linear Inequalities
Here is an engaging lesson on solving equations with two variables. Have the class rewrite linear equations in the slope intercept form, y=mx + b. They graph the lines using the slope and y-intercepts.
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Linear Inequalities - Parallelogram Problem
Students use the Geometer's Sketchpad to illustrate possible answers to a parallelogram problem. As a class, they discuss the point-slope and linear equation forms. Individually, students solve their equations and check the results on...
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Pigs, Goats and Sheep
Student are able to devise and use problem solving strategies to explore problems systematically and mathematically. They also form and solve various types of equations. This lesson plan requires some prior knowledge of equations.
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Tostado Family Car Rental
Young scholars write equations for word problems. In this algebra lesson, students represent the cost of a car rental plan using equations. They use systems of equations to find the best deal when renting a car.
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2 x 2 Linear Systems
Students graph 2x2 systems and solve them algebraically. They investigate parallel systems by solving equations.
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Sorting Pennies, A Wagering Activity for Algebra I
Young scholars solve weight equations. In this equations lesson, groups of students weigh and separate pennies to find information necessary to solve simultaneous equations. The teacher provides equations based on the weight of pennies...
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Equivalent Expressions A.10
In this equivalent expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 9 different multiple choice problems. First, they determine the expression that is equivalent to the given equation. Then, students write the diameter of a number...
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As If Numbers Weren't Complex Enough Already!
The class explores the concept of complex numbers on a website to generate their own Mandelbrot sets. They will practice performing operations with complex numbers and then to get a visual understanding, graph the absolute value of a...
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The Power of Algebra
First graders explore patterns. They look for patterns in number problems and use algebra as a means of solving general problems. Students devise a strategy to solve the number problem.
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Linear Inequalities
In this algebra learning exercise, students solve linear inequalities. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane. There are 6 questions with answer key.
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Translating Expressions
For this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders translate English phrases and sentences into algebra phrases and equations. The one page interactive worksheet contains a combination of thirty-five multiple choice and free response...
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Count the Differences
Students determine the degree of polynomials. In this determining the degree of polynomials activity, students find the difference between consecutive y-values. Students find the degree of a linear, quadratic, and cubic...
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Cramer's Rule ID: 8793
Mathematicians are introduced to Cramer’s Rule and use it to solve three systems that have one solution, no solutions, and an infinite number of solutions. Learners use TI-Nspire to graph the systems to verify their answers and...
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Border Patrol
Young scholars investigate systems of linear inequalities as they apply to an area of land. They practice graphing systems and determine if a point lies in the solution.
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NEXT GENERATION SPACECRAFT-Orion
Students investigate the volume of a solid. In this calculus lesson, students use integration to find the volume of a solid generated by a region, the Orion crew module.
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Chapter 5 Solving Problems
Students explore the concept of algebra topics. In this algebra topics lesson, students solve linear and quadratic equations. Students solve systems and factor equations. Students practice problems involving perfect square trinomials and...
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Algebra- Cell Phone Plans
Students analyze graphs to compare cell phone plans. In this algebra lesson, students work together to analyze phone plans and report the best phone plan. Students develop tables and graphs.
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Linear Systems: Identifying Pivots and Multipliers
In this pivot worksheet, students explore the elimination process, and write a matrix in upper triangular form. They identify equivalent systems. This four-page worksheet contains examples, explanations, and approximately ten problems.