Playing Catch-Up

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

In this Desmos activity, students will develop their understanding of systems of equations, particularly as they're represented as tables, equations, and graphs. The students apply that understanding to the question, "Will one racer catch another?" This Desmos activity offers sample student responses and a teacher guide.

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Algebra I with Probability

MA19.A1.10

Select an appropriate method to solve a system of two linear equations in two variables.

UP:MA19.A1.10

Vocabulary

  • Solution of a system of linear equations
  • Substitution method
  • Elimination method
  • Graphically solve
  • System of linear equations
  • Solving systems by addition
  • Tabular methods

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Appropriate use of properties of addition, multiplication and equality.
  • Techniques for producing and interpreting graphs of linear equations.
  • Techniques for producing and interpreting tables of linear equations.
  • The conditions under which a system of linear equations has 0, 1, or infinitely many solutions.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Accurately perform the operations of multiplication and addition, and techniques for manipulating equations.
  • Graph linear equations precisely.
  • Create tables and locate solutions from the tables for systems of linear equations.
  • Use estimation to find approximate solutions on a graph.
  • Contrast solution methods and determine efficiency of a method for a given problem situation.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • The solution of a linear system is the set of all ordered pairs that satisfy both equations.
  • Solving a system by graphing or with tables can sometimes lead to approximate solutions.
  • A system of linear equations will have 0, 1, or infinitely many solutions.

CR Resource Type

Learning Activity

Resource Provider

Desmos

License Type

Custom

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