Illustrative Math-Media4Math Alignment

 

 

Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 8 Unit 3

Linear Relationships

Lesson 12: Solutions to Linear Equations

Use the following Media4Math resources with this Illustrative Math lesson.

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VideoTutorial--LinearFunctions6.jpg Video Tutorial: Linear Functions, Video 6 Video Tutorial: Linear Functions, Video 6

Topic

Linear Functions

Description

This video addresses linear functions with a negative slope and zero y-intercept. In slope-intercept form y = mx + b, the slope is -3, indicating a downward trend. The line passes through the origin, confirming the zero y-intercept, and graphing demonstrates the negative slope.

Graphs of Linear Functions
VideoTutorial--OneStepEquationAddition.jpg Video Tutorial: One-Step Equations: Addition Video Tutorial: One-Step Equations: Addition

Topic

Solving Equations

Description

This video introduces one-step equations that require one mathematical operation to solve. The focus is on addition equations, indicated by the addition symbol. The solution process involves using subtraction to isolate the variable. Key math concepts include solving equations, inverse operations, and maintaining equation balance. Key vocabulary includes addition, subtraction, equation, and inverse operation. Practical applications involve basic algebraic problem-solving.

Solving One-Step Equations
VideoTutorial--OneStepEquationDivision.jpg Video Tutorial: One-Step Equations: Division Video Tutorial: One-Step Equations: Division

Topic

Solving Equations

Description

This video covers one-step division equations, identifiable by the division symbol or fraction notation. Multiplication is applied as the inverse operation to solve for the variable. Key concepts include solving equations, inverse operations, and keeping equations balanced. Vocabulary emphasized includes division, fraction, multiplication, inverse operation, and equation. These equations are practical for solving proportional problems and foundational algebraic expressions.

Solving One-Step Equations
VideoTutorial--OneStepEquationMultiplication.jpg Video Tutorial: One-Step Equations: Multiplication Video Tutorial: One-Step Equations: Multiplication

Topic

Solving Equations

Description

This tutorial demonstrates solving one-step multiplication equations. Such equations are characterized by a coefficient next to the variable. Division is used to isolate the variable. The key math concepts are solving equations, using inverse operations, and maintaining balance. Important vocabulary terms include multiplication, coefficient, variable, division, and inverse operation. Applications include foundational algebra skills for understanding more complex equations.

Solving One-Step Equations
VideoTutorial--OneStepEquationSubtraction.jpg Video Tutorial: One-Step Equations: Subtraction Video Tutorial: One-Step Equations: Subtraction

Topic

Solving Equations

Description

This video explains how to solve one-step subtraction equations. These equations are identified by the subtraction symbol, and solving them involves using addition to isolate the variable. Key concepts discussed are solving equations, inverse operations, and keeping equations balanced. Important vocabulary includes subtraction, addition, inverse operation, and equation. Applications include solving simple algebra problems encountered in everyday contexts.

Solving One-Step Equations
Video Tutorial: Slope and Similar Triangles Video Tutorial: Slope and Similar Triangles

In this video explore the relationship between slope and similar triangles.

Slope
VideoTutorial--SlopeFormula10.jpg Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 10 Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 10

Topic

Slope

Description

The video discusses a negative slope with points in Quadrants I and II. Using (4, 2) and (-2, 8), it calculates a slope of -1. Highlights include rise over run and coordinate simplifications.

This video illustrates the Slope, highlighting key mathematical concepts. Students will learn about the derivation and application of the slope formula through concrete examples and clear explanations. This lesson offers a foundational understanding crucial for graphing linear equations and interpreting real-world scenarios.

Slope
VideoTutorial--SlopeFormula11.jpg Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 11 Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 11

Topic

Slope

Description

This video demonstrates finding a positive slope with points in Quadrants III and IV. Using points (-5, -9) and (3, -5), it calculates a slope of 1/2. Concepts covered include rise over run and simplifying coordinate differences.

Slope
VideoTutorial--SlopeFormula12.jpg Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 12 Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 12

Topic

Slope

Description

Explains calculating a negative slope for points in Quadrants III and IV. Example points (7, -5) and (-5, -1) yield a slope of -1/3. Key topics include applying the slope formula and simplifying results.

This video illustrates the Slope, highlighting key mathematical concepts. Students will learn about the derivation and application of the slope formula through concrete examples and clear explanations. This lesson offers a foundational understanding crucial for graphing linear equations and interpreting real-world scenarios.

Slope
VideoTutorial--SlopeFormula2.jpg Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 2 Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 2

Topic

Slope

Description

The video covers finding a negative slope in Quadrant I using the slope formula. It defines rise over run and demonstrates calculations using points (7, 3) and (5, 7), resulting in a slope of -2. Important terms include numerator, denominator, and coordinates.

Slope
VideoTutorial--SlopeFormula3.jpg Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 3 Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 3

Topic

Slope

Description

This tutorial focuses on a positive slope in Quadrant II. Key topics include calculating slope as rise over run and using coordinate differences. It provides an example with points (-5, 4) and (-3, 8) resulting in a slope of 2. Vocabulary includes numerator, denominator, and difference.

Slope
VideoTutorial--SlopeFormula4.jpg Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 4 Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 4

Topic

Slope

Description

Explains finding a negative slope in Quadrant II using the slope formula. Demonstrates with points (-1, 4) and (-7, 6), resulting in a slope of -1/3. Covers key concepts like rise over run and coordinate differences.

Slope
VideoTutorial--SlopeFormula5.jpg Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 5 Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 5

Topic

Slope

Description

Shows how to calculate a positive slope in Quadrant III using the slope formula. Example uses points (-3, -8) and (-2, -2), with a slope of 6. Concepts include rise over run and simplifying fractions.

This video illustrates the Slope, highlighting key mathematical concepts. Students will learn about the derivation and application of the slope formula through concrete examples and clear explanations. This lesson offers a foundational understanding crucial for graphing linear equations and interpreting real-world scenarios.

Slope
VideoTutorial--SlopeFormula6.jpg Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 6 Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 6

Topic

Slope

Description

The video discusses finding a negative slope in Quadrant III using the slope formula. Points (-2, -7) and (-6, -5) result in a slope of -1/2. Highlights include simplifying coordinate differences and using the formula.

Slope
VideoTutorial--SlopeFormula7.jpg Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 7 Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 7

Topic

Slope

Description

Explains finding a positive slope in Quadrant IV. Demonstrates using points (2, -5) and (4, -1) to calculate a slope of 2. Vocabulary includes rise over run, numerator, and denominator.

This video illustrates the Slope, highlighting key mathematical concepts. Students will learn about the derivation and application of the slope formula through concrete examples and clear explanations. This lesson offers a foundational understanding crucial for graphing linear equations and interpreting real-world scenarios.

Slope
VideoTutorial--SlopeFormula8.jpg Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 8 Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 8

Topic

Slope

Description

Demonstrates calculating a negative slope in Quadrant IV. Example points are (9, -3) and (3, -1), with a slope of -1/3. Discusses coordinate differences and formula application.

This video illustrates the Slope, highlighting key mathematical concepts. Students will learn about the derivation and application of the slope formula through concrete examples and clear explanations. This lesson offers a foundational understanding crucial for graphing linear equations and interpreting real-world scenarios.

Slope
VideoTutorial--SlopeFormula9.jpg Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 9 Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 9

Topic

Slope

Description

Covers a positive slope with points spanning Quadrants I and II. Example uses (-3, 3) and (3, 6), yielding a slope of 1/2. Discusses rise over run, numerator, and denominator.

This video illustrates the Slope, highlighting key mathematical concepts. Students will learn about the derivation and application of the slope formula through concrete examples and clear explanations. This lesson offers a foundational understanding crucial for graphing linear equations and interpreting real-world scenarios.

Slope
VideoTutorial--SlopeFormula1.jpg Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 1 Video Tutorial: Slope Formula, Video 1

Topic

Slope

Description

This video explains the slope formula and applies it to find the positive slope of a line where two points are in Quadrant I. Key concepts include rise over run and calculating differences in coordinates. The example uses points (2, 3) and (6, 7) with the slope calculated as 1. Vocabulary includes rise, run, numerator, and denominator.

Slope
Video Tutorial: Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square: Example 1 Video Tutorial: Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square: Example 1

This is part of a collection of video tutorials on solving quadratic equations by completing the square. Each video is a step-by-step tutorial.

Note: The download is a PDF template for use in modeling the examples shown in the videos.

Quadratic Equations and Functions
Video Tutorial: Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square: Example 2 Video Tutorial: Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square: Example 2

This is part of a collection of video tutorials on solving quadratic equations by completing the square. Each video is a step-by-step tutorial.

Note: The download is a PDF template for use in modeling the examples shown in the videos.

Quadratic Equations and Functions
Video Tutorial: Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square: Example 3 Video Tutorial: Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square: Example 3

This is part of a collection of video tutorials on solving quadratic equations by completing the square. Each video is a step-by-step tutorial.

Note: The download is a PDF template for use in modeling the examples shown in the videos.

Quadratic Equations and Functions
Video Tutorial: Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square: Example 4 Video Tutorial: Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square: Example 4

This is part of a collection of video tutorials on solving quadratic equations by completing the square. Each video is a step-by-step tutorial.

Note: The download is a PDF template for use in modeling the examples shown in the videos.

Quadratic Equations and Functions
Math Videos Video Tutorial: Types of Slope Video Tutorial: Types of Slope

In this video students learn about the different types of slope. This includes positive slope, negative slope, zero slope, and no slope. This video provides visualizations of these types of slopes without relying on the slope formula.

Slope
Video Tutorial: Using the Quadratic Formula: Example 1 Video Tutorial: Using the Quadratic Formula: Example 1 Video Tutorial: Using the Quadratic Formula: Example 1

This video provides a step-by-step tutorial on using the quadratic formula. In this example there are two real roots. Note the download is a PDF that can used to demonstrate the step-by-step calculations.

Quadratic Formula
Video Tutorial: Using the Quadratic Formula: Example 2 Video Tutorial: Using the Quadratic Formula: Example 2 Video Tutorial: Using the Quadratic Formula: Example 2

This video provides a step-by-step tutorial on using the quadratic formula. In this example there are two real roots. Note the download is a PDF that can used to demonstrate the step-by-step calculations.

Quadratic Formula
Video Tutorial: Using the Quadratic Formula: Example 3 Video Tutorial: Using the Quadratic Formula: Example 3 Video Tutorial: Using the Quadratic Formula: Example 3

This video provides a step-by-step tutorial on using the quadratic formula. In this example there are two real roots. Note the download is a PDF that can used to demonstrate the step-by-step calculations.

Quadratic Formula
Video Tutorial: Using the Quadratic Formula: Example 4 Video Tutorial: Using the Quadratic Formula: Example 4 Video Tutorial: Using the Quadratic Formula: Example 4

This video provides a step-by-step tutorial on using the quadratic formula. In this example there is only one real root. Note the download is a PDF that can used to demonstrate the step-by-step calculations.

Quadratic Formula
Video Tutorial: Using the Quadratic Formula: Example 5 Video Tutorial: Using the Quadratic Formula: Example 5 Video Tutorial: Using the Quadratic Formula: Example 5

This video provides a step-by-step tutorial on using the quadratic formula. In this example there are two complex roots. Note the download is a PDF that can used to demonstrate the step-by-step calculations.

Quadratic Formula
Video Tutorial: Using the Slope Formula: Example 1 Video Tutorial: Using the Slope Formula: Example 1 Video Tutorial: Using the Slope Formula: Example 1

This video provides a step-by-step tutorial on using the slope formula. In this example the slope is positive. Note the download is a PDF that can used to demonstrate the step-by-step calculations.

Slope
Video Tutorial: Using the Slope Formula: Example 2 Video Tutorial: Using the Slope Formula: Example 2 Video Tutorial: Using the Slope Formula: Example 2

This video provides a step-by-step tutorial on using the slope formula. In this example the slope is positive. Note the download is a PDF that can used to demonstrate the step-by-step calculations.

Slope
Video Tutorial: Using the Slope Formula: Example 3 Video Tutorial: Using the Slope Formula: Example 3 Video Tutorial: Using the Slope Formula: Example 3

This video provides a step-by-step tutorial on using the slope formula. In this example the slope is zero. Note the download is a PDF that can used to demonstrate the step-by-step calculations.

Slope
Video Tutorial: Using the Slope Formula: Example 4 Video Tutorial: Using the Slope Formula: Example 4 Video Tutorial: Using the Slope Formula: Example 4

This video provides a step-by-step tutorial on using the slope formula. In this example the slope is negative. Note the download is a PDF that can used to demonstrate the step-by-step calculations.

Slope
Video Tutorial: Using the Slope Formula: Example 5 Video Tutorial: Using the Slope Formula: Example 5 Video Tutorial: Using the Slope Formula: Example 5

This video provides a step-by-step tutorial on using the slope formula. In this example the slope is undefined. Note the download is a PDF that can used to demonstrate the step-by-step calculations.

Slope
Math Videos Video Tutorial: Visualizing Slope Video Tutorial: Visualizing Slope

In this video students learn how to calculate the slope of a line, given two coordinates. This is done by measuring the rise and the run and is a precursor to learning to use the slope formula. The video also discusses positive and negative slopes.

Slope
VIDEO: Brief Review: Addition and Subtraction Expressions VIDEO: Brief Review, Video 14 VIDEO: Brief Review: Addition and Subtraction Expressions

What Is a Variable?

A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that can stand for different things.

Numerical Expressions
VIDEO, Brief Review, Multiplication Expressions VIDEO: Brief Review, Video 15 VIDEO: Brief Review: Multiplication Expressions

What Is a Variable?

A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that can stand for different things.

Numerical Expressions
VIDEO: Brief Review: Division Expressions VIDEO: Brief Review, Video 16 VIDEO: Brief Review: Division Expressions

What Is a Variable?

A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that can stand for different things.

Numerical Expressions
VIDEO, Brief Review, Order of Operations VIDEO: Brief Review, Video 17 VIDEO: Brief Review: Order of Operations

Watch the following video on Order of Operations. (The transcript is included.)

Video Transcript

 

A numerical expression includes numbers and operation symbols, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Because addition is commutative, adding from left to right, or right to left, gives you the same result.

The expressions 2 + 3 and 3 + 2 give the same result. But this isn't the case with all operations.

Subtraction isn't commutative.

Numerical Expressions
VIDEO: Brief Review: Applications of Order of Operations VIDEO: Brief Review, Video 18 VIDEO: Brief Review: Applications of Order of Operations

Watch the following video on Order of Operations. (The transcript is included.)

Video Transcript

 

A numerical expression includes numbers and operation symbols, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Because addition is commutative, adding from left to right, or right to left, gives you the same result.

The expressions 2 + 3 and 3 + 2 give the same result. But this isn't the case with all operations.

Subtraction isn't commutative.

Numerical Expressions
VIDEO, Brief Review, Examples of Order of Operations VIDEO: Brief Review, Video 19 VIDEO: Brief Review: Examples of Order of Operations

Watch the following video on Order of Operations. (The transcript is included.)

Video Transcript

 

A numerical expression includes numbers and operation symbols, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Because addition is commutative, adding from left to right, or right to left, gives you the same result.

The expressions 2 + 3 and 3 + 2 give the same result. But this isn't the case with all operations.

Subtraction isn't commutative.

Numerical Expressions
VIDEO, Brief Review, What Is a Variable? VIDEO: Brief Review, Video 20 VIDEO: Brief Review: What Is a Variable?

What Is a Variable?

A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that can stand for different things.

Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
VIDEO, Brief Review, Representing a Variable Algebraically VIDEO: Brief Review, Video 21 VIDEO: Brief Review: Representing a Variable Algebraically

What Is a Variable?

A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that can stand for different things.

Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
VIDEO, Brief Review, Representing Variables Using Algebra Tiles VIDEO: Brief Review, Video 22 VIDEO: Brief Review: Representing Variables Using Algebra Tiles

In this Brief Review, we look at how to represent variables with algebra tiles.

Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
VIDEO, Brief Review, What Is a Variable Expression? VIDEO: Brief Review, Video 23 VIDEO: Brief Review: What Is a Variable Expression?

What Is a Variable?

A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that can stand for different things.

Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
VIDEO: Brief Review: Evaluating Variable Expressions VIDEO: Brief Review, Video 24 VIDEO: Brief Review: Evaluating Variable Expressions

What Is a Variable?

A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that can stand for different things.

Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
VIDEO, Brief Review, Simplifying Variable Expressions with Algebra Tiles VIDEO: Brief Review, Video 25 VIDEO: Brief Review: Simplifying Variable Expressions with Algebra Tiles

In this Brief Review, we explore simplifying variable expressions using algebra tiles.

Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
VIDEO: Brief Review: Applications of Variable Expressions VIDEO: Brief Review, Video 26 VIDEO: Brief Review: Applications of Variable Expressions

What Is a Variable?

A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that can stand for different things.

Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
WorksheetThumbnail.jpg Worksheet: Crossword Puzzle--Slope Intercept Form Worksheet | Crossword Puzzle | Slope-Intercept Form

This is part of a collection of math worksheets that are crossword puzzles of math vocabulary.

—CLICK PREVIEW TO SEE THE PUZZLE— To see the complete collection of crossword puzzles, click on this link.

The following section provides background on functions and linear functions.

Slope-Intercept Form
Worksheet: Desmos Activity: Linear Equations in Point-Slope Form Worksheet: Desmos Activity: Linear Equations in Point-Slope Form Worksheet: Desmos Activity: Linear Equations in Point-Slope Form

This is part of a collection of math worksheets that are companions to interactive Desmos activities.

To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.

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Point-Slope Form
Worksheet: Desmos Activity: Linear Equations in Standard Form Worksheet: Desmos Activity: Linear Equations in Standard Form Worksheet: Desmos Activity: Linear Equations in Standard Form

This is part of a collection of math worksheets that are companions to interactive Desmos activities.

To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.

Related Resources

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Worksheet Library

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Standard Form