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One-Question Math Exams: Algebra

August 31, 2016

A one-question algebra exam: graph pieces of lines to make a cool-looking mountain range, specifying equations and x-values.

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Algebra: "By graphing parts of lines, create a cool-looking mountain range. (Specify equations and x-values.)" [jagged piecewise-linear graph]

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Math Culture › Testing & AssessmentMath Culture › Open-Ended ProblemsFunctions › Piecewise FunctionsAlgebra › Linear Equations › Slope-Intercept Form
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