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Mathematics (Grade 8)

Linear Equations

Finding the Slope of a Line
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Finding the Slope of a Line

Have you ever noticed how some roads are steep while others are almost flat? In math, we use slope to describe how steep a line is. Slope helps us und

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Types of Slopes
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Types of Slopes

Have you ever noticed how a road goes uphill, downhill, or stays flat? In math, we use slope to describe how steep a line is. Slope helps us understan

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Graphing Proportional Relationships: Unit Rate
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Graphing Proportional Relationships: Unit Rate

Have you ever compared prices at a store or checked your speed while riding a bike? These situations use unit rates. A unit rate compares two quantiti

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Graphing Proportional Relationships from a Table
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Graphing Proportional Relationships from a Table

A proportional relationship happens when two quantities change at the same rate. Graphing a proportional relationship helps us see how the quantities

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Comparison of Graph vs Equation
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Comparison of Graph vs Equation

Proportional relationships can be represented in different ways. Two common representations are equations and graphs. Both show the same relationship,

Video Duration: 1 minute and 19 seconds
Understanding Similar Triangles
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Understanding Similar Triangles

Similar triangles have the same shape but may have different sizes. One triangle can be larger or smaller than another while still being similar. Simi

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Proving Slope Is Constant Using Similarity
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Proving Slope Is Constant Using Similarity

The slope of a line describes how steep the line is. It compares the vertical change, called the rise, to the horizontal change, called the run. Using

Video Duration: 1 minute and 22 seconds
Inverse Operations
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Inverse Operations

Solving equations often requires finding the value of a variable. To do this, we use inverse operations to undo operations and isolate the variable. I

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Understanding the Equation: y = mx
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Understanding the Equation: y = mx

Have you ever noticed that some things increase at a steady rate, like earning points in a game or saving money each week? The equation y = mx helps u

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Derivation y = mx + b
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Derivation y = mx + b

Many real-world situations involve a starting amount and a constant rate of change. For example, a taxi ride may have a starting fee plus a cost for e

Video Duration: 1 minute and 30 seconds
Introduction to Linear Equations
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Introduction to Linear Equations

Have you ever needed to figure out an unknown value, like how much money someone spent or how many points a team scored? Linear equations help us solv

Video Duration: 1 minute and 27 seconds
Linear Equation with Infinitely Many Solutions
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Linear Equation with Infinitely Many Solutions

A system of equations is a set of equations that uses the same variables. When solving a system, we look for values that make all the equations true a

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Linear Equation with No Solution
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Linear Equation with No Solution

Linear equations help us find unknown values. Sometimes, when we solve a linear equation, we get one answer. Other times, we find that no value can ma

Video Duration: 1 minute and 29 seconds
Solving Linear Equation I
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Solving Linear Equation I

Linear equations help us solve problems where an unknown value needs to be found. They are often used in everyday situations involving money, distance

Video Duration: 1 minute and 19 seconds
Solving Linear Equation II
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Solving Linear Equation II

Linear equations can help us find unknown values in everyday situations. By using mathematical operations, we can determine a missing quantity and sol

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Solving Linear Equation III
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Solving Linear Equation III

Linear equations can help us compare different situations and find when two quantities are equal. This is useful when comparing prices, plans, or cost

Video Duration: 1 minute and 25 seconds