MA.912.AR.2.3

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Write a linear two-variable equation for a line that is parallel or perpendicular to a given line and goes through a given point.

Clarifications

Clarification 1: Instruction focuses on recognizing that perpendicular lines have slopes that when multiplied result in -1 and that parallel lines have slopes that are the same.

Clarification 2: Instruction includes representing a line with a pair of points on the coordinate plane or with an equation.

Clarification 3: Problems include cases where one variable has a coefficient of zero.

General Information
Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.)
Grade: 912
Strand: Algebraic Reasoning
Standard: Write, solve and graph linear equations, functions and inequalities in one and two variables.
Date Adopted or Revised: 08/20
Status: State Board Approved

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This benchmark is part of these courses.
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1200320: Algebra 1 Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
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7912080: Access Algebra 1A (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1200315: Algebra 1 for Credit Recovery (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1200375: Algebra 1-A for Credit Recovery (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7912075: Access Algebra 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))

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Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
MA.912.AR.2.AP.3: Select a linear two-variable equation in slope intercept form for a line that is parallel or perpendicular to a given line and goes through a given point.

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Formative Assessments

Writing Equations for Parallel Lines:

Students are asked to identify the slope of a line parallel to a given line and write an equation for the line given a point.

Type: Formative Assessment

Writing Equations for Perpendicular Lines:

Students are asked to identify the slope of a line perpendicular to a given line and write an equation for the line given a point.

Type: Formative Assessment

Lesson Plans

Graphing vs. Substitution. Which would you choose?:

Students will solve multiple systems of equations using two methods: graphing and substitution. This will help students to make a connection between the two methods and realize that they will indeed get the same solution graphically and algebraically.  Students will compare the two methods and think about ways to decide which method to use for a particular problem. This lesson connects prior instruction on solving systems of equations graphically with using algebraic methods to solve systems of equations.

Type: Lesson Plan

Investigating Lines With Our Minds!:

A discovery investigation for the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines. Students write the equations of lines parallel and/or perpendicular to a given line through a given point. Directions for using graph paper or x-y coordinate pegboards are given.

Type: Lesson Plan

MFAS Formative Assessments

Writing Equations for Parallel Lines:

Students are asked to identify the slope of a line parallel to a given line and write an equation for the line given a point.

Writing Equations for Perpendicular Lines:

Students are asked to identify the slope of a line perpendicular to a given line and write an equation for the line given a point.

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