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An Application of Linear Equations Lesson PlanAn Application of Linear Equations Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
8th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
45 mins
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Year
2015
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An Application of Linear Equations

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Just how far will the Facebook post go? Lead a discussion on how to manipulate the sum of a geometric series to figure out a formula to find the sum at any step. The plan contains an alternative to the discussion with more accessible linear equation applications. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

exponential equations, series, geometric series, linear, linear equations, linear equations applications, linear equations writing, one variable equations, single variable equations, solving for 1 variable, solving equations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Split the class into two groups, one to work through the discussion and the other to utilize the problems
  • Find other geometric series that can be used to find finite sums

Classroom Considerations

  • Adjust the problem set based on whether or not the individuals learned the method to find the finite sum of a geometric series
  • The ninth in a series of 33

Pros

  • Resource includes suggestions for scaffolding
  • Answer key provides the steps needed to arrive at the solution

Cons

  • None

Common Core

8.EE.C.7.a

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