1. Texas Hold-em The Algebra Lab Way

2. How to play Each group of 2 will get 2 cards (face-down) Dealer will deal (face-up) cards for the groups to choose from. An algebra problem will be presented to the class. Once you and your partner think you have the right answer, bring it (paper ONLY) to your teacher to check. If the answer is correct, you may choose a card to add to your hand. If your answer is incorrect, return to your group and try again. Repeat for Rounds 2 and 3. Round 4 will be played so that the groups can trade-in a card to try to better their hand. Winner is determined by the best poker hand at the end of 4 rounds.

3. Round 1… Pencils and Paper ready!!!

4. Question 1A Plot the following points on the graph: A (-3, -2) B (0, 4) C (2, -1) D (6, 3)

5. Question 1B What are the coordinates of the following points on the graph: A = B = C = D =

6. Question 1C Plot the following points on the graph: A (5, -1) B (-3, 0) C (-4, -5) D (0, 4)

7. Question 1D What are the coordinates of the following points on the graph: A = B = C = D =

8. Round 2… Pencils and Paper ready!!!

9. Question 2A Complete the table for the equation below: x – 2y = 8 x-204 y

10. Question 2B Complete the table for the equation below: 3x – y = 15 x-315 y

11. Question 2C Complete the table for the equation below: 2x + 3y = 6 x-306 y

12. Question 2D Complete the table for the equation below: 4x – 3y = -18 x-305 y

13. Round 3… Pencils and Paper ready!!!

14. Question 3A Find the slope of the line between the two points (-2, 3) and (4, -7)

15. Question 3B Find the slope of the line between the two points (4, 1) and (-8, 1)

16. Question 3C Find the slope of the line between the two points (0, 4) and (8, 0)

17. Question 3D Find the slope of the line between the two points (-3, -1) and (2, -7)

18. Round 4… Pencils and Paper ready!!!

19. Question 4A Write the equation that represents the following situation: A DVD buyers club charges a $20 membership fee and $15 per DVD purchased. Write an equation for the total cost.

20. Question 4B Write the equation that represents the following situation: 01234 2531374349

21. Question 4C Write the equation that represents the following situation: A cellular phone company charges a $25 service fee and $12 per hour used a month. Write an equation for the total cost.

22. Question 4D Write the equation that represents the following situation: 01234 526476889