Algebra I
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Application of Slopes
Posted on Nov 19, 2009
Topic: Linear Equations and Functions
Students apply the concept of slope to a real-world problem about building a staircase.
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Students will design a staircase between the first and second floors of a house. They will determine whether the slope of the staircase is positive or negative, and calculate the slope using the Slope tool.
Students will then manipulate the staircase until it has a specified slope, and calculate the slope by hand to verify. They will use their new staircase design to find the number of steps that would need to be built.