Below you will find not only the Common Core State Standards (the standards that the state require us to teach) but also the learning objectives of this lesson. The main purpose of this lesson is to provide students the opportunity to expand their understanding of Systems of Linear Equations.
Lesson Objectives
Background Objectives
Main Learning Objectives:
- Students are able to substitute values in for variables
- Students are able to graph linear equations.
- Students are able to solve equations for a specific variable.
- Students are able to add and subtract equations by combining like terms.
Main Learning Objectives:
- Students can solve systems of linear equations by substitution.
- Students can solve systems of linear equations by elimination.
- Students can solve systems of linear equations by graphing.
- Students are able to determine if a system of linear equations has no solution, one solution, or infinitely many solutions.
- Students are able to determine which method is best to solve a system of linear equations.
- Students are able to set up equations based off of real life situations to solve a system of linear equations.
- Students are able to solve equations base off of real life situations.
Common Core State Standards
HSA-REI.C.6 Solve systems of linear equations exactly and approximately (e.g., with graphs), focusing on pairs of linear equations in two variables.
8.EE.7.B Solve systems of two linear equations in two variables algebraically, and estimate solutions by graphing the equation. Solve simple cases by inspection.
8.EE.7.C Solve real-world and mathematical problems leading to two linear equation in two variables.
8.EE.7.B Solve systems of two linear equations in two variables algebraically, and estimate solutions by graphing the equation. Solve simple cases by inspection.
8.EE.7.C Solve real-world and mathematical problems leading to two linear equation in two variables.
Now that we know what we will be covering in this lesson, let's review the specific methods of solving systems of linear equations. Click the link below!