Algebra II: Functions and Graphs

Today's skill is functions and graphs. Have your student articulate the problem in plain English first. Then write the math. Encourage checking work by substituting the answer back into the original. Math is a language — fluency comes from practice with feedback.

• pencil
• paper
• scratch paper

Solve: 2x + 5 = 15. Now write your own equation whose answer is x = 7. Trade and solve.

1. 1

   19 + 6 = ___

   Parent tip: Walk through this step-by-step with your child. Say each step out loud.
2. 2

   6 + 3 = ___

   Parent tip: Walk through this step-by-step with your child. Say each step out loud.

1. 1

   12 + 6 = ___
2. 2

   14 + 6 = ___
3. 3

   10 + 3 = ___
4. 4

   13 + 1 = ___
5. 5

   20 + 18 = ___
6. 6

   3 + 14 = ___
7. 7

   14 + 18 = ___
8. 8

   16 + 4 = ___
9. 9

   15 + 0 = ___
10. 10

    16 + 1 = ___

Which problem made you think the hardest today? Why?