Systems of Linear Equations

Lesson 2

Math

Unit 6

8th Grade

Lesson 2 of 11

Objective


Solve systems of linear equations by graphing.

Common Core Standards


Core Standards

  • 8.EE.C.8.A — Understand that solutions to a system of two linear equations in two variables correspond to points of intersection of their graphs, because points of intersection satisfy both equations simultaneously.
  • 8.EE.C.8.B — Solve systems of two linear equations in two variables algebraically, and estimate solutions by graphing the equations. Solve simple cases by inspection. For example, 3x + 2y = 5 and 3x + 2y = 6 have no solution because 3x + 2y cannot simultaneously be 5 and 6.

Foundational Standards

  • 8.EE.B.6
  • 8.F.B.4

Criteria for Success


  1. Graph a system of equations in a coordinate plane to identify the solution. 
  2. Use different strategies to graph linear equations.

Tips for Teachers


This lesson draws on students’ abilities to graph linear equations in the coordinate plane (Unit 5). Students may need to review these skills alongside the lesson. 

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Anchor Problems

25-30 minutes


Problem 1

Graph the system of equations in the coordinate plane and identify the solution. 

$${y=4}$$
$${y=-x+2}$$

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Problem 2

Graph the system of equations in the coordinate plane. Identify the solution to the system and verify it algebraically.

$${2x-3y=18}$$

$${2x+y=2}$$

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References

EngageNY Mathematics Grade 8 Mathematics > Module 4 > Topic D > Lesson 25Exercise 4

Grade 8 Mathematics > Module 4 > Topic D > Lesson 25 of the New York State Common Core Mathematics Curriculum from EngageNY and Great Minds. © 2015 Great Minds. Licensed by EngageNY of the New York State Education Department under the CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US license. Accessed Dec. 2, 2016, 5:15 p.m..

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Problem 3

Line $$a$$ is shown on the coordinate grid. Construct line $$b$$ on the coordinate grid so that

  • Line $$a$$ and line $$b$$ represent a system of linear equations with a solution of ($$6$$, $$-2$$).
  • The slope of line $$b$$ is greater than $$-1$$ and less than $$0$$.
  • The $$y$$-intercept of line $$b$$ is positive. 

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References

Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium: Sample Items Item MAT.08.TE.2.000EE.B.149

Item MAT.08.TE.2.000EE.B.149 from Smarter Balanced Assessments' Sample Items is made available by Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium. © The Regents of the University of California – Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium. Accessed March 20, 2018, 12:38 p.m..

Problem Set

15-20 minutes


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Target Task

5-10 minutes


Graph the system of equations in the coordinate plane. Verify algebraically that your answer is the solution to the system.

$${2x-4y=8}$$

$${y={3\over2}x}$$

  

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Additional Practice


The following resources include problems and activities aligned to the objective of the lesson that can be used for additional practice or to create your own problem set.

  • Examples where students graph systems of equations written in slope-intercept form and identify the solution

Next

Classify systems of linear equations as having a unique solution, no solutions, or infinite solutions.

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Lesson Map

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Topic A: Analyze & Solve Systems of Equations Graphically

Topic B: Analyze & Solve Systems of Equations Algebraically

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