SLOPE AND LINEAR EQUATIONS

In this unit, you will examine the meaning of slope and the relevance of slope in linear equations. You will determine the slope of a line, investigate the slope-intercept form of a linear equation, and graph an equation using a point and the slope. You will also examine the equations and graphs of horizontal and vertical lines along with parallel and perpendicular lines.

 What is Slope? (06:02)
 
 

 
 

 

 Properties of Linear Graphs (07:19)
 
 

Graph Paper (PDF)

Review Worksheets
The review worksheets are provided to give extra practice in skill areas presented in the unit. The worksheets are optional unless otherwise specified by the instructor. The worksheets are Adobe Acrobat files. Click on the pencil icon to open the document. Save the document to a folder on the computer, and then enter answers for the problems in the textboxes. Once the document is completed, make sure to save it again, and then send the document to the instructor via email. The answer key provided is for the instructors only and is password protected.

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Practice Worksheet: Calculate Slope
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Practice Worksheet: Slope-Intercept Form
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Practice Worksheet: Find Slope and Y-Intercept
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Practice Worksheet: Parallel or Perpendicular
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Practice Worksheet: Graph a Line Knowing a Point and the Slope
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Practice Worksheet: Match the Equation to the Graph
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Practice Worksheet: Write the Equation for a Graph
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