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McDougal Littell Algebra 1: Investigate Families of Lines

Activity Overview

Students will use the TI-84 Plus family to find equations of lines using slope-intercept format and graph.

Before the Activity

  • Review the activity PDF file
  • Make copies of the activity PDF file for your class
  • During the Activity

    Students will:

  • Find the slope of a line and write an equation.
  • Use graphing calculators to graph equations.


  • Directions:
  • Distribute the student activity sheets
  • Follow the procedures as outlined
  • After the Activity

    As a class, review student progress, discussing questions that appeared to be more challenging, and re-teaching as needed.