11/14/2007 Algebra 1-Writing Equations of Lines(Given Slope & Y-Intercept and Slope & Point)

Today we begin Chapter 5, shifting our focus from graphing equations to writing equations given certain information. Our objectives our:

1) Write the equation of a line given the slope and y-intercept
2) Write the equation of a line given the graph
3) Write the equation of a line given the slope and a point
4) Write the equation of a line given the slope and x-intercept
5) Write the equation of a line parallel to a given line thru a given point

Examples of these problems can be found here (click on Example 2) and here (click on Example 2). I did some example problems on the board in the notes, then students practiced on a worksheet and some problems from the book,

Homework:
p. 276 12-20 even & p. 282-3 20,24,30,32 & worksheet

11/14/2007 Algebra 2-Chapter 4 Review

We will be reviewing for the Chapter 4 Test today, we will take the test on Friday. Please visit the poll question on the right to help guide our review Friday before we take the test.

Test Friday