Algebra 1 Common Core Student Edition, Grade 8-9

The Standards for Mathematical Practice

emphasize sense-making, reasoning,

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to d e ve lo p these skills

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graph each equation and find the intersection point, if one exists.

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equations for the sam e line are equivalent
Graph Forms
Sl o p e- l n t er cep t Fo r m
y = mx + b
y = -h + 6
Po in t - Slo p e Fo r m
y - yi = m{x- Jr,)
y-4 = —§ ( x - 3 )
St a n d a r d Fo r m
Ax + By = C
2x + 3y = 18

A Tak e Not e box highlights key concepts

in a lesson. Y o u c a n use these b o x e s to re v ie w

concepts throughout the year.

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making sense of the concepts that are

being presented. The Esse n t i a l

Understandings help you build

a fram ew ork for the Big Ideas.

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