Quote of the Day: "Obvious is the most dangerous word in mathematics." -- E.T. Bell Objectives: The student will review definitions of slope and angle of inclination. The student will determine the equation of a line given appropriate information. The student will determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular. The student will determine the slope and angle of inclination of a line from the equation of a line. The student will determine the x- and y-intercepts of a line. The student will graph the equation of a line. The student will determine the length of a line segment using the distance formula. The student will determine the coordinates of the midpoint of a segment. The student will determine the equation of a circle. 1. Collect Homework Assignment. 2. Slope
3. Equations of Lines
Examples: Determine the equation of a line which passes through the points (2, -3) and (-3, 5). Determine the slope and y-intercept of x + 3y = 5. 4. Midpoint Formula, Distance Formula, and Circles
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5. Linear Invaders Game 6. Assignment: p.A26 (13a,d, 16b, 19, 21a, 22a, 33c,d, 46, 49a,b,c) p.71 (5, 10b, 12a, 15, 17, 34, 41a,d) Continue to work on Mini Exam Review Sheets.Click here to go to the next page |