Introduction
In the medical field, doctors gather information from the patient in order to diagnose what is wrong with the patient. They take the information and represent as ordered pairs on a graph.
Points on the same line can be represented by an equation know as a linear equation. There are many line segments in the picture shown. Each line segment is part of a line that can be represented by an equation. Graphs are a good visual to help make decisions.
Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...
- Write the equation of a line in slope intercept form using two points.
Enduring Understandings
- Linear relationships can be defined on the coordinate plane.
The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Geometry standard: prepares for 30 and 31, Algebra 1: 38.