Linear Equations, Inequalities and Systems

Lesson 12

Math

Unit 4

9th Grade

Lesson 12 of 14

Objective


Identify solutions to systems of equations algebraically using elimination. Write systems of equations.

Common Core Standards


Core Standards

  • A.REI.C.5 — Prove that, given a system of two equations in two variables, replacing one equation by the sum of that equation and a multiple of the other produces a system with the same solutions.

Foundational Standards

  • 8.EE.C.8

Criteria for Success


  1. Describe how solving a system by elimination is different than solving a system by substitution. Explain that the solutions will be the same regardless of method. 
  2. Describe that when you multiply an equation through by a factor, the result is an equivalent equation. 
  3. Identify alternative methods, within the elimination strategy, to solve a system of equations. 
  4. Explain how you know that the solution to two systems will be the same because of the structure of the two systems.
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Anchor Problems

25-30 minutes


Problem 1

Lisa is working with the system of equations $${x+2y=7}$$ and $${2x-5y=5}$$. She multiplies the first equation by $$2$$ and then subtracts the second equation to find $${9y=9}$$, telling her that $${y=1}$$. Lisa then finds that $${x=5}$$.  Thinking about this procedure, Lisa wonders: 

There are lots of ways I could go about solving this problem. I could add 5 times the first equation and twice the second, or I could multiply the first equation by  $$-2$$ and add the second. I seem to find that there is only one solution to the two equations, but I wonder if I will get the same solution if I use a different method? 

  1. What is the answer to Lisa's question? Explain.
  2. Does the answer to (1) change if we have a system of two equations in two unknowns with no solutions? What if there are infinitely many solutions?

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References

Illustrative Mathematics Solving Two Equations in Two Unknowns

Solving Two Equations in Two Unknowns, accessed on Oct. 19, 2017, 4:13 p.m., is licensed by Illustrative Mathematics under either the CC BY 4.0 or CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. For further information, contact Illustrative Mathematics.

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Problem 2

Solve the system:

$${\left\{\begin{matrix} \frac{8}{3}x+\frac{1}{3}y=-\frac{16}{3}\\ -x+\frac{1}{3}y=-\frac{5}{3} \end{matrix}\right.}$$

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Problem Set

15-20 minutes


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Target Task

5-10 minutes


Problem 1

Without solving the systems, explain why the following system must have the same solution.

System 1:

$${4x-5y=13 }$$

$${3x+6y=11}$$

System 2:

$${8x-10y=26}$$

$${x-11y=2}$$

References

EngageNY Mathematics Algebra I > Module 1 > Topic C > Lesson 23Problem Set, Question #4

Algebra I > Module 1 > Topic C > Lesson 23 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..

Problem 2

Solve the system of equations by writing a new system that eliminates one of the variables.

$${3x+2y=4}$$

$${4x+7y=1}$$

References

EngageNY Mathematics Algebra I > Module 1 > Topic C > Lesson 23Problem Set, Question #6

Algebra I > Module 1 > Topic C > Lesson 23 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..

Additional Practice


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Identify solutions to systems of equations using any method. Write systems of equations.

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Lesson Map

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Topic A: Properties and Solutions of Two-Variable Linear Equations and Inverse Functions

Topic B: Properties and Solutions of Two-Variable Linear Inequalities

Topic C: Systems of Equations and Inequalities

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