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Zeros and Solutions

Description

This is a lesson for Algebra 2 students that are about to begin studying functions other than linear functions. Students work through several problems that the develop the idea that f(x)=g(x) has a solution wherever the difference f(x)-g(x) has a zero. Problems involve a variety of representations (equations, tables, graphs) and include problems in applied contexts (such as two clowns flying through the air).

Student directions and questions