Students explore the relationship between input and output values and learn to use algebraic expressions and equations.
- Subject:
- Mathematics
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plan
- Author:
- WNET
- U.S. Department of Education
- Date Added:
- 08/05/2020
Students explore the relationship between input and output values and learn to use algebraic expressions and equations.
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