Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 8 - Grade 8 Accelerated

MA19.8A.12

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

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Algebraic techniques for manipulating and solving equations.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • graph a system of linear equations.
  • Generate a table from an equation.
  • Find the solution to a system by graphing, completing a table, substitution, and elimination.
  • Justify which method they used.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • When the properties of operations and equality are applied to systems of equations, the resulting equations have the same solution as the original.

Vocabulary

  • Elimination
  • Substitution
  • Graph
  • Table
  • Solution to a system of linear equations
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