Unit 1 Math Curriculum

Enduring Understanding:
•Algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities are used to 
represent relationships between numbers.
•Absolute value is used to represent distances between numbers.
•Graphs can be used to represent all of the possible solutions to a 
given situation.
•Many problems encountered in everyday life can be solved using 
equations or inequalities.

Essential Questions:
•How do mathematicians solve equations and inequalities and graph 
their solutions for real-life situations?
•How do number lines demonstrate solutions and non-solutions of 
equations and inequalities?
•How are absolute value equations and inequalities solved by using 
algebra and only a number line graph?
•How do we distinguish between methods of solving absolute value 
equations and inequalities? 
•How can I tell the difference between an expression, an equation 
and an inequality?
•How can I determine the absolute value of an expression?