Horizontal and Vertical Lines
Students will identify and graph horizontal and vertical lines, understanding their unique equations.
Key Questions
- Explain why the equation of a horizontal line only involves 'y'.
- Analyze the slope of a vertical line and explain why it is undefined.
- Compare the characteristics of horizontal and vertical lines with other linear graphs.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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