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Printing Tickets
Determine the better deal. Pupils write the equation for the cost of printing tickets from different printers. They compare the costs graphically and algebraicaly to determine which printer has the best deal based upon the quantity of...
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An Appearance of Complex Numbers 1
Complex solutions are not always simple to find. In the fourth lesson of the unit, the class extends their understanding of complex numbers in order to solve and check the solutions to a rational equation presented in the first lesson....
Lake Zurich Community Unit
Inequality Word Problems
This inequality word problems activity is ideal to assess your learners' understanding of inequality and linear concepts around solving and writing equations and inequalities. Equations, graphs and real-life scenarios are used to...
Education Development Center
Making Sense of Unusual Results
Collaboration is the key for this equation-solving lesson. Learners solve a multi-step linear equation that requires using the distributive property. Within collaborative groups, scholars discuss multiple methods and troubleshoot mistakes.
Mathematics Assessment Project
Best Buy Tickets
Everyone wants the best price when shopping — no matter what they are trying to buy. Given pricing information, pupils must solve a system of equations to determine the best option for printing tickets.
PHET
Equality Explorer: Two Variables
Solving equations in two variables can't be that much harder than solving equations in one variable. Using a balance interactive, scholars solve equations in two variables. They apply inverse operations by adding -x, -y, or -1 as...
Illustrative Mathematics
Sammy's Chipmunk and Squirrel Observations
Here is a fun project. Sammy observes a chipmunk and a squirrel to see how many holes each needs in order to stash the same number of acorns. Scholars could find the answer algebraically or create a table to analyze the...
Curated OER
Another Way of Factoring
Focusing on this algebra lesson, learners relate quadratic equations in factored form to their solutions and their graph from a number of different aspects. In some problems, one starts with the original equation and finds the...
CK-12 Foundation
Cramer's Rule
Use matrices to solve systems of equations. The interactive introduces Cramer's Rule, using determinants of matrices to solve systems of equations. Color coding helps pupils place entries correctly from the system.
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Practice Problems for Linear Equations and Graphs
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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Investigation: Linear Quadratic Systems
Investigate linear quadratic systems and pose this question: Do all linear quadratic systems have two solutions? Do they all have a solution? Learners solve systems of equations through graphing. They indicate the points of intersection...
Illinois State Board of Education
Is It Linear?
Math apprentices are introduced to the components of a linear relationship. In groups, they write story problems that incorporate this relationship and relates to the real world. They give their problem to the class for them to solve.
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Quadratic Equations
In this algebra worksheet uses factoring to solve and graph quadratic equations. The three page worksheet contains explanation of topic, worked examples and five practice problems. Answers are not provided.
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Worksheet #7
In this maximum and minimum of values activity, students solve 4 problems, two of which are word problems, related to determining values of a given variable. First, they find the maximum value of P subject to its constraints. Then,...
Curated OER
Get Geared Up
Middle schoolers calculate gear ratio as they solve word problems. They discuss and find slopes as they relate to real life. Additionally, they hey use ratio and proportion to make predictions and solve problems.
Curated OER
Determining the Point of Intersection Using the TI-83 Plus Calculator
Middle and high schoolers graph two lines and identify the point of intersection of each set of line. They use the TI calculator to help them graph and solve. There are six questions with detailed instruction on how to graph correctly.
Curated OER
Series Solution of the Time-Independent Schrödinger Equation
In this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the problems that apply the time-independent Schrödinger equation. They examine the relationship between the mass and energy.
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Solving One-Step Linear Word Problems and Equations
In this solving equations worksheet, students solve twenty one-step linear word problems and linear equations. The solving linear equations problems are broken down into five steps each.
Curated OER
Linear Systems: Using Matrix Operations
In this linear systems learning exercise, students use matrix multiplication as an elimination technique to solve linear systems. They compare products and explore trends. This four-page learning exercise contains explanations,...
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Multivariable Calculus: Linear Systems
In this linear system worksheet, students compute the determinant of a given matrix. They solve systems of equations and compute the inverse of a matrix. This two-page worksheet contains examples, explanations, and three multi-step...
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Graphing Real World Situations
Learners solve linear equations using graphs. For this algebra lesson, students depict real life situation using lines and functions. They identify the slope, data and predict graphing behavior.
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Solving Quadratic Equations
For this quadratic equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 7 different problems that include factoring quadratics. First, they solve for the values of x that make the equation true. Then, students substitute their values into...
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Balancing Equations
Students balance equations using the correct method. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations using a virtual balance beam as a manipulative. They play games to reinforce the concept of equations being and staying balanced.
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Linear Functions
In this algebra worksheet, students solve linear equations by identifying the slope and y-intercept of the equation. They have to rewrite some of the equations in to y= mx + b forms first. There are 4 questions with an answer key.