Writing Equations from Tables

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables and constants.

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What does 'solving for x' mean?

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It means finding the value of the variable x that makes the equation true.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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What is the operation represented by 'increased by'?

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Addition.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is the operation represented by 'divided by'?

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Division.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How do you write an equation from a table of values?

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Identify the relationship between the x and y values, then express it in the form y = mx + b.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What does the slope (m) in a linear equation represent?

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The slope represents the rate of change of y with respect to x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does the y-intercept (b) in a linear equation represent?

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The y-intercept is the value of y when x is 0.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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If y = 2x + 3, what is y when x = 4?

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y = 2(4) + 3 = 8 + 3 = 11.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that forms a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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It means there is no value of the variable that can satisfy the equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A