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What does translating points on a number line have to do with solving inequalities? Young mathematicians first learn about translations of points on a number line, and then use this information to solve linear inequalities in one variable.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the resource to introduce solving inequalities
Classroom Considerations
- Learners need to know how to translate, reflect, and dilate points on a number line
- Note that the lesson only covers two-step inequalities and inequalities with variables on both sides (no distributive property or combining like terms)
Pros
- Includes printable worksheets
- Teacher guide contains answer key to practice problems
- Lesson introduces pupils to a unique perspective on solving inequalities through transformations on a number line
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- Outdated state standards information