Solving Linear Equations (10:07)
A CHAPTER FROM: Discovering Math: Algebra (Grades 6-8)
Techniques of solving linear equations are demonstrated with examples.
- 6-8Grades 6-8
Example 3: Graphing to Solve Equations--Charity Event (2:52)
A SECTION FROM: Discovering Math: Algebra (Grades 6-8)
The intersection of two linear equations on a graph shows the break-even point of a charity event.
- 6-8Grades 6-8
Operation Algebra: Linear Equations: Ax + By = C (35:00)
This episode leverages the familiar context of a movie theater to introduce linear equations in standard form and to discuss how to graph linear equations by using the x- and y-intercepts. After a looking at the structure of the standard form...
- 6-8Grades 6-8
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Linear Equations: y = mx + b (35:00)
This episode introduces students to the slope-intercept (y = mx + b) form of a linear equation. After identifying four steps to quickly graph equations in slope-intercept form, we practice this technique. We then learn that real world situations...
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Video Quiz: Linear Equations: y = mx + b (0:49)
A CHAPTER FROM: Linear Equations: y = mx + b
Provides a short quiz to reinforce methods for doing linear equations in slope-intercept form.
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Systems of Linear Equations Can Have One Solution,... (9:12)
A CHAPTER FROM: Operation Algebra: Introduction to Linear Systems
Systems of linear equations can have one solution, no solutions, or infinite solutions. If both equations are not linear, there can be multiple solutions. The story of the mathematical tortoise and the hare is told. The run of each is graphed...
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Solving a System of Linear Equations by Graphing (9:39)
A CHAPTER FROM: Operation Algebra: Introduction to Linear Systems
The sisters meet up at the place predicted by their system of linear equations. Systems of linear equations are used to find mystery numbers. A technique to check your work is shown.
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A Practical Example: Computing Time and Distance... (4:40)
A CHAPTER FROM: Operation Algebra: Introduction to Linear Relations
Linear relationships are the most common relationship you will deal with in Algebra I. Two travelers make a linear equation, table, and graph to determine how long their trip is going to take them. They also figure out if they can make it...
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At the Movies: A Real-Life Example of the Standard... (8:11)
A CHAPTER FROM: Operation Algebra: Linear Equations: Ax + By = C
A trip to the movies finds the host of Operation Algebra faced with with two linear equations. One equation describes what movie 6 guests chose to see, while the other one describes the cost of popcorn compared to the cost of soda. After...
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Linear Equations (5:43)
A CHAPTER FROM: Operation Algebra: Introduction to Linear Relations
The general form for a linear equation is presented and explained. Any equation in the general form will graph as a straight line.
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