standard_description: Use similar triangles to explain why the slope m is the same between any two distinct points on a non-vertical line in the coordinate plane; derive the equation y = mx for a line through the origin and the equation y = mx + b for a line intercepting the vertical axis at b.
problem_activity: Warm-up
The purpose of this warm-up is for students to analyze symbolic statements about square roots and decide if they are true or not based on the meaning of the square root symbol.
Launch
Display one problem at a time. Tell students to give a signal when they have an answer and a strategy. After each problem, give students 1 minute of quiet think time and follow with a whole-class discussion.
Student Facing
Decide if each statement is true or false.
\(\left( \sqrt{5} \right)^2=5\)
\(\left(\sqrt{9}\right)^2 = 3\)
\(7 = \left(\sqrt{7}\right)^2\)
\(\left(\sqrt{10}\right)^2 = 100\)
\(\left(\sqrt{16}\right)= 2^2\)
Student Response
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Activity Synthesis
Poll students on their responses for each problem. Record and display their responses for all to see. If all students agree, ask 1 or 2 students to share their reasoning. If there is disagreement, ask students to share their reasoning until an agreement is reached.


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