Topic: Unit 9: Solving Systems of Equations Grade: 8

Student Learning Map

Teacher: Pittman,Turner,

Key Learning (s): Unit Essential Question(s):

Why is knowing the solution(s) of a "system" of linear equations useful in the real-
world?
Systems of linear equations can be used
to model problems. The solution to a
system of equations can help people
make decisions in many relevant

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Solving Systems by Solving Systems Solving Systems Applications of Linear
Graphing Using Substitution Using Elimination Systems

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How is a "system" of
equations "solved" by
observing the graph of
the equations? (A)
How are systems of linear
equations used to model
problems? (ET)
What is indicated about a
system of linear
equations have either no
solutions, or an infinite
number of solutions? (ET
How is the substitution
method used to solve a
system of linear equations? (
Why is it sometimes more
difficult to use the
"substitution" method to
solve a system of linear
equations? (ET)
How is the elimination
method used to solve a
system of linear
equations? (A)
Why is it sometimes
difficult to use the
"elimination" method to
solve a system of linear
equations? (ET)
What are some problems that
can be modeled as systems
of equations? (A)
What do the regions
outside of the solution
to system of linear
equations represent,
and why are they
important? (ET)

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system of linear Substitution elimination method

equations method
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