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Solving Systems of Equations HandoutSolving Systems of Equations Handout
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Del Mar College
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8th - 11th
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Math
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Handout

Solving Systems of Equations

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Lets keep the system working and show learners the three ways to solve linear systems of equations. Each method includes step-by-step instructions to work their way through the problem. The same problem is used for each method to show they all provide the same results in the end. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

graphing systems of equations, solving systems by graphing, systems of equations, systems of linear equations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Give different groups a method for solving and have them report back to the class with examples

Classroom Considerations

  • Only includes linear equations

Pros

  • Equally represents each method of solving the system

Cons

  • None

Common Core

8.EE.C.8.b HSA-REI.C.5 HSA-REI.C.6

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