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Buying A Car Unit PlanBuying A Car Unit Plan
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Radford University
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9th - 12th
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Buying A Car

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What is my monthly payment? Scholars research to find the perfect car for them to buy. Using the cost of the car, they determine a down payment and the amount of monthly payments using a zero interest loan. Finally, they investigate what happens if the down payment or monthly payment changes.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

graphing linear equations, linear equations, linear equations applications, linear equations writing, slope, slope formula, slope-intercept form, y-intercepts, buying a car, linear functions, transformations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Lead a discussion on what happens to the graph if it involves interest

Classroom Considerations

  • The class should have experience with graphing linear functions

Pros

  • Includes an answer key for easy, consistent grading
  • Provides suggestions for extension

Cons

  • Contains typos

Common Core

MP4 MP5 MP6 HSF-IF.B.6 HSF-IF.C.7.a HSF-BF.A.1.a HSF-BF.B.3

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