Algebra+Rules

This unit is the final Algebra book in the series. The concepts that have been developed over the last three years are connected and formalized. The important goals of this unit are for the students to become comfortable working with expressions that represent a variety of patterns and learn a variety of methods for solving algebraic equations.
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Section A**: Students learn to perform operations with linear expressions using "number strips" and number lines.
 * __Unit Description__


 * Section B**: Previous work with linear functions is revisited. Students investigate linear patterns using the concpets of slope, y-intercept, and x-intercept.


 * Section C**: Students perform operations on functions using a graph.


 * Section D**: Students use several methods to solve linear equations.


 * Section E**: Students begin to examine quadratic expressions. They use a rectangular area to further develop their understanding of the distributive property.

Play a [|coordinate game] to sharpen your graphing skills Need practice [|solving equations]? [|Tic-tac-toe] with integers [|Spreadsheet/graphing calculator] [|GAME]: Practice with equations by shooting balls out of the coordinate plane [|Practice solving equations] using the balance method [|Algebraic reasoning] game
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