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To build and use a linear function we'll need to find, and know the meaning of, the slope and the y-intercept.  Our first video is about the y-intercept and our second is about slope.  Today's lesson is covered in pages 127-148 in the Engaging Algebra textbook.

3.2 Intercepts

After watching the first three videos you should be able to find, and discuss meaning of, intercepts. The last video shows you a common method for graphing a line using the x and y intercepts.

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3.3 The Slope of a Linear Function

After watching these videos you should be able to find a slope algebraically and most importantly you should be able to discuss the meaning of an applied slope.

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