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Two-Variable Linear Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Here is an engaging instructional activity 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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The Intercepts of a Line

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students  calculate the slope and intercept of a line given an equation.  There are 8 questions with an answer key.
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Curated OER

Slopes, Slope-Intercept Form, Standard Form

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the slope of an equation using various methods. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations and calculate the slopes using the x and y intercept to solve the equations and graph the lines. They use the slope...
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Cockroach Slope

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students identify the slope of linear functions. For this slope lesson, students collect data and graph it. They write equations with no more than two variables and use technology to explain their data.
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Introduction to Differentiation

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this introduction to differentiation worksheet, students solve and complete 10 various types of problems. First, they use the definition of differentiation to evaluate the derivative of the functions listed. Then, students sketch the...
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Lessen the Loan

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Middle-schoolers explore the concept linear equations. They use the internet to navigate through videos and problems. Pupils problem solve to determine rates of change, slope, and x and y-intercepts.
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Mathematical Techniques - Basic Graphing

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students are introduced to significant figures and how to add, subtract, multiply and divide them. In a group, they practice plotting data points from a table to a graph and labeling all axes. They calculate the slope and y-intercept and...
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Linear Functions

For Students 8th - 10th
In this linear functions worksheet, learners define 5 terms. They solve 6 problems for the specified term. Students graph 3 linear equations. They write the equations for 14 problems using the given information. There are 28 problems in...
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Willow Tree

Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Enhance your class's understanding of linear equations by extending their study to parallel and perpendicular lines. Young mathematicians learn the relationship between the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines. They then use that...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Multiple Representations of Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
class members first work through finding the equation, table of values, graph, and key features of a linear function expressed verbally. Individuals then work through several more problems given different representations.
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Illustrative Mathematics

DVD Profits, Variation 1

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
The idea in the resource is to understand the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations. To stay within the context of the standard, skip the part of the resource that solves with unit rates. Instead,...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Human Slope

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
Middle and high schoolers explore the concept of slope. In this slope lesson, learners graph lines using a life-size graph. They use chalk on a blacktop to create a coordinate plane and use each other as the tick marks on the grid....
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Is there Treasure in Trash?

For Teachers 7th - 10th
More people, more garbage! Young environmentalists graph population growth against the amount of garbage generated per year and find a linear model that best fits the data. This is an older resource that could benefit from more recent...
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Slopes and Slope Intercepts

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars identify the slope of an equation using various methods. In this algebra lesson plan, students graph linear equations and calculate the slopes using the x and y intercept to solve the equations and graph the lines. They...
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Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this linear equations worksheet, students graph linear equations on a coordinate plane. They identify the slope and the y-intercept. This five-page worksheet contains approximately 36 problems.
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Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers practice graphing the solutions to the linear equations. They pay special attention to the slope and y intercepts.
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Practice Problems for Linear Equations and Graphs

For Students 8th - 9th
A worksheet that could also be used as a quiz presents students with 20 linear equations. They graph, solve for the slope, and intercepts of 8 equations. Students solve for the equation of a line, passing through given points for 6 sets...
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Mine Lesson #1: Slope slider

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate linear equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, 8th graders explore the effects that manipulating a linear equation has on the graph of the function through the use of a java applet.
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Review of Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve linear equations and rewrite them in the form y=mx + b. They graph the equations using the slope and y-intercept. There are 22 questions with an answer key.
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The Phone Bill Problem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students write an equation for a linear function. In this algebra lesson, students collect data, plot it and graph it. They identify the equation of the graphed data and define the slope and y-intercept of the graph.
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Chapter 7. Functions and Graphs

For Students 9th - 11th
In this functions and graphs worksheet, students determine the domain and range of a given relation.  They graph functions on a coordinate plane and write equations in the slope-intercept form.  This twelve page worksheet...
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Linear Equations Data Tables

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students graph linear equations on a Cartesian plane. After describing data tables and their use, students explore how the information from a table can be used to create a line graph. They discuss reasons for plotting a minimum of...
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Equations and Inequalities

For Students 9th
In this equations and inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 10 different multiple choice problems. First, they determine the equation of a line that has a given slope and contains a point. Then, students determine the...
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Slopey Math

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the slope of a line and use it to solve real life problems. In this algebra lesson, students write linear equations in slope intercept form and make a correlation to its relation to the real world. They use the slope an...