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SUMMER BREAK
Fall semester begins Monday Sept. 7, 2009
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Sep 8, 2008

Monday

Intermediate Algebra
Slopes & Intercepts

Homework:

Graph a vertical and a horizontal line. Label its equation and find their slopes. Show all work.

Assignments:
  • Do Now
  • Focus Questions
  • Notes
Today's Do Now:

1. Identify the slope and the y – intercept. Then graph
  • a. y + 2x = 0
  • b. -3x + y = -6
2. Given 2 points of a line ( 6, -2) and (-3, 4), find the linear equation for this line.

Today's Focus Questions:

1. Name two ways to write an equation of a line given its graph.
2. Why does a vertical line have an undefined slope?
3. Why does a horizontal line have no slope?
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Geometry
Building Blocks of Geometry

Homework:

Choose five new geometry terms we’ve learned today and give an example for each.

Assignment:
  • Write Now
  • Focus Questions
  • Notes (terminology)
  • Exercise
Today's Write Now:

1. What is the difference between 1 – dimension and 2 – dimension?
2. Define the word line in your own words.
3. What do you think of when you hear the word plane?

Today's Focus Questions:

1. Compare and contrast a point and a line.
2. Compare and contrast a line segment and a ray.
3. Compare and contrast collinear and coplanar.