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Using the Substitution Method to Solve Systems of Linear Equations | Algebra 1: Module 5: Topic 7

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Using the Substitution Method to Solve Systems of Linear Equations | Algebra 1: Module 5: Topic 7

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https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/whro-video-classroom-mod5-topic7/using-the-substitution-method-to-solve-systems-of-linear-equations-algebra-1-module-5-topic-7/

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PBS
Type: Audio/Video

Overview:

In this program, students learn the method of solving by substitution, which works by solving one of the equations, you choose which one, for one of the variables, you choose which one, and then plugging this back into the other equation, substituting for the chosen variable and solving for the other. Then you back-solve for the first variable. 

Content Standard(s):
Mathematics
MA2019 (2019)
Grade: 8
12. Solve systems of two linear equations in two variables by graphing and substitution.

a. Explain that the solution(s) of systems of two linear equations in two variables corresponds to points of intersection on their graphs because points of intersection satisfy both equations simultaneously.

b. Interpret and justify the results of systems of two linear equations in two variables (one solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions) when applied to real-world and mathematical problems.
Unpacked Content
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students:
  • Graph a system of two linear equations, recognizing that the ordered pair for the point of intersection is the x-value that will generate the given y-value for both equations.
  • Recognize that graphed lines with one point of intersection (different slopes) will have one solution, parallel lines (same slope, different y-intercepts) have no solutions, and lines that are the same (same slope, same y-intercept) will have infinitely many solutions.
  • Use substitution to solve a system, given two linear equations in slope-intercept form or one equation in standard form and one in slope-intercept form.
  • Make sense of their solutions by making connections between algebraic and graphical solutions and the context of the system of linear equations.
Teacher Vocabulary:
  • System of linear equations
  • Point of intersection
  • One solution
  • No solution
  • Infinitely many solutions
  • Parallel lines
  • Slope-intercept form of a linear equation
  • Standard form of a linear equation
Knowledge:
Students know:
  • The properties of operations and equality and their appropriate application.
  • Graphing techniques for linear equations (using points, using slope-intercept form, using technology).
  • Substitution techniques for algebraically finding the solution to a system of linear equations.
Skills:
Students are able to:
  • generate a table from an equation.
  • Graph linear equations.
  • Identify the ordered pair for the point of intersection.
  • Explain the meaning of the point of intersection (or lack of intersection point) in context.
  • Solve a system algebraically using substitution when both equations are written in slope-intercept form or one is written in standard form and the other in slope-intercept form.
Understanding:
Students understand that:
  • any point on a line when substituted into the equation of the line, makes the equation true and therefore, the intersection point of two lines must make both equations true.
  • Graphs and equations of linear relationships are different representations of the same relationships, but reveal different information useful in solving problems, and allow different solution strategies leading to the same solutions.
Diverse Learning Needs:
Essential Skills:
Learning Objectives:
M.8.12.1: Define variables.
M.8.12.2: Recall how to estimate.
M.8.12.3: Recall how to solve linear equations.
M.8.12.4: Demonstrate how to graph solutions to linear equations.
M.8.12.5: Recall how to graph ordered pairs on a Cartesian plane.
M.8.12.6: Recall that linear equations can have one solution (intersecting), no solution (parallel lines), or infinitely many solutions (graph is simultaneous).
M.8.12.7: Define simultaneous.
M.8.12.8: Recall how to solve linear equations.
M.8.12.9: Recall properties of operations for addition and multiplication.
M.8.12.10: Discover that the intersection of two lines on a coordinate plane is the solution to both equations.
M.8.12.11: Define point of intersection.
M.8.12.12: Recall how to solve linear equations.
M.8.12.13: Demonstrate how to graph on the Cartesian plane.
M.8.12.14: Identify ordered pairs.
M.8.12.15: Recall how to solve linear equations in two variables by using substitution.
M.8.12.16: Create a word problem from given information.
M.8.12.17: Recall how to solve linear equations.
M.8.12.18: Explain how to write an equation to solve real-world mathematical problems.

Prior Knowledge Skills:
  • Define quadrant, coordinate plane, coordinate axes (x-axis and y-axis), horizontal, vertical, and reflection.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of an extended coordinate plane.
  • Draw a four-quadrant coordinate plane.
  • Draw and extend vertical and horizontal number lines.
  • Interpret graphing points in all four quadrants of the coordinate plane in real-world situations.
  • Recall how to graph points in all four quadrants of the coordinate plane.

Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
M.AAS.8.12 Solve two-step linear equations where coefficients are less than 10 and answers are integers.


Mathematics
MA2019 (2019)
Grade: 8
Accelerated
9. Solve systems of two linear equations in two variables by graphing and substitution.

a. Explain that the solution(s) of systems of two linear equations in two variables corresponds to points of intersection on their graphs because points of intersection satisfy both equations simultaneously.

b. Interpret and justify the results of systems of two linear equations in two variables (one solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions) when applied to real-world and mathematical problems. [Grade 8, 12]
Unpacked Content
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students:
  • graph a system of two linear equations, recognizing that the ordered pair for the point of intersection is the x-value that will generate the given y-value for both equations.
  • Recognize that graphed lines with one point of intersection (different slopes) will have one solution, parallel lines (same slope, different y-intercepts) have no solutions, and lines that are the same (same slope, same y-intercept) will have infinitely many solutions.
  • Use substitution to solve a system, given two linear equations in slope-intercept form or one equation in standard form and one in slope-intercept form.
  • Make sense of their solutions by making connections between algebraic and graphical solutions and the context of the system of linear equations.
Teacher Vocabulary:
  • System of linear equations
  • point of intersection
  • one solution
  • no solution
  • Infinitely many solutions
  • parallel lines
  • Slope-intercept form of a linear equation
  • Standard form of a linear equation
Knowledge:
Students know:
  • The properties of operations and equality and their appropriate application.
  • Graphing techniques for linear equations (using points, using slope-intercept form, using technology).
  • Substitution techniques for algebraically finding the solution to a system of linear equations.
Skills:
Students are able to:
  • generate a table from an equation.
  • Graph linear equations.
  • Identify the ordered pair for the point of intersection.
  • Explain the meaning of the point of intersection ( or lack of intersection point) in context.
  • Solve a system algebraically using substitution when both equations are written in slope-intercept form or one is written in standard form and the other in slope-intercept form.
Understanding:
Students understand that:
  • Any point on a line when substituted into the equation of the line, makes the equation true and therefore, the intersection point of two lines must make both equations true,
  • Graphs and equations of linear relationships are different representations of the same relationships, but reveal different information useful in solving problems, and allow different solution strategies leading to the same solutions.
Diverse Learning Needs:
Tags: linear equations, substitute, substitution method, systems of equations
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Author: Kristy Lacks
Alabama State Department of Education