Graphing Linear Equations
An Internet-Based Treasure Hunt

Mr. Hills 
hillsm@bpcsd.org
Grade 8
Broadalbin-Perth Middle School

 

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Introduction

     This activity will take you through the process of graphing linear equations. Use the Internet resources to answer the questions that follow. You will need to get a worksheet with the  questions from the teacher.      
Questions
  1. What does the word linear mean?     click here for glossary
  2. What is the slope of a line?    
  3. What are intercepts of a line?


  4. How do you graph a line using a table of values?   click here for tutorial
  5. How do you graph a line using the x - and y - intercepts?   click here for tutorial
  6. How do you graph a line using the slope/intercept method?   click here for tutorial
  •  click the following to get practice worksheet #1:     
  •  click the following to get practice worksheet #2:  

 
The Big Question
          Which method of graphing do you prefer? Why?

You are on your way to becoming a math guru.