Module 1: Linear Equations (Chapter 1)
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Imagine being a pilot, but not just any pilot—a drone pilot. Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, are devices that can be flown remotely. They contain sensors that can relay information to a command center where the pilot is located. Larger drones can also carry cargo. In the near future, several companies hope to use drones to deliver materials and piloting a drone will become an important career. Law enforcement and the military are using drones rather than send personnel into dangerous situations.
Building and piloting a drone requires the ability to program a set of actions, including taking off, turning, and landing. This, in turn, requires the use of linear equations. In this chapter, you will explore linear equations, develop a strategy for solving them, and relate them to real-world situations.
Image Caption: This drone is flying high in the sky while its pilot remains safely on the ground. (credit: “Unsplash” / Pixabay)
(Content & Image Source: Chapter 2 Introduction, Intermediate Algebra, Lynn Marecek and Andrea Mathis, OpenStax, CC BY 4.0 License)
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:1.1 Use a General Strategy to Solve Linear Equations- Solve linear equations using a general strategy
- Classify equations
- Solve equations with fraction or decimal coefficients
1.2 Solve a Formula for a Specific Variable
- Solve a formula for a specific variable
1.3 Graph Linear Equations in Two Variables- Plot points in a rectangular coordinate system
- Graph a linear equation by plotting points
- Graph vertical and horizontal lines
- Find the x- and y-intercepts
- Graph a line using the intercepts
1.4 Slope of a LineTo achieve these objectives:- Find the slope of a line
- Graph a line given a point and the slope
- Graph a line using its slope and intercept
- Choose the most convenient method to graph a line
- Graph and interpret applications of slope–intercept
- Use slopes to identify parallel and perpendicular lines
- Read the Module 1 Introduction (see above)
- Read Sections 1.1 - 1.4 of Chapter 1: Linear Equations in Finite Mathematics (links to each Section provided below)
- Watch the Videos provided in the Video Lessons pages for each Section (links provided below)
- Complete the MyOpenMath Homework Assignments for each Section (links provided below) - These are graded!
- Complete the MyOpenMath Quiz for Chapter 1 (link provided below) - This is graded!
- Once you complete the Quiz, upload your work in the Quiz Work Upload Assignment using the submission link below.
- Post in the Chapter 1 Q&A Discussion Forum - link provided below.
Note the check boxes to the right that help you track your progress: some are automatic, and some are manual.
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
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