In this product, challenge your students to connect a linear and exponential graph to the solutions of the equation in the context of cost to operate a vehicle and the growth of a bacteria colony. This product contains two multi-step application problems, that are the components of the Common Core Algebra 1 standard A.REI.10 for linear and exponential relationships (Unit 2).
The Common Core Standards have redefined what is Algebra I, while assessment practices are increasingly linked to specif