Algebra Number Sense Grades 7–8

Hybrid, Electric or Gasoline

Posted 2026-04-13 11:59:59

 

Gas prices are up, EVs are everywhere, and hybrid technology keeps improving!
So which car is better? Which car would you/your family choose? Students compare the latest prices (updated) of a hybrid, a gas, and an electric car, set up slope-intercept equations, and use graphs and algebra to determine which would be better and why. But of course, cost isn't the only thing that matters…

📝Suitable for Grades 7-9
⏰ Min. 45 mins

 

Activity Solutions & Supporting Materials

Common Core standards

6.RP 7.RP 8.EE.C

Topics

8th HS systems of equations environment finding equations linear equations slope graphing graphing linear relationships graphing equations to find solution

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