Learning Experience Plan (Day 2)

Subject: Algebra
Grade level: 9
Unit: Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities
Length of LEP(days/periods/minutes): 25
minutes
Topic: Solving Systems of Equations
Content Standards: (include only standards addressed in this LEP)
A.REI.5 Prove that, given a system of two equations in two variables, replacing one equation by
the sum of that equation and a multiple of the other produces a system with the same solutions.
A.REI.6 Solve systems of linear equations exactly and approximately (e.g., with graphs),
focusing on pairs of linear equations in two variables.
Literacy Standards: (include only standards addressed in this LEP)
Learning Experience Outcomes

Learning Experience Assessments

(knowledge/skills)

Students will:
-Solve systems of linear equations
algebraically using the Elimination Method
in order to understand how solving
equations algebraically and graphically
are related.
-Apply their knowledge of systems of
equations in order to understand how they
are used to solve real world problems or
situations.

Admit Ticket
Group Work- Concession Stand Problem
Exit Ticket- Willy Wonka Problem
Homework Worksheet

Differentiation (What will you do to meet the needs of students at these different levels?)
Approaching
Provide guided notes and
additional examples to
help students understand
steps.
Offer extra review after
class.

On-level
Offer extra credit problems
or projects to encourage
them to reach the next
level.

Beyond
Provide more difficult, higher level
problems. Have them research
careers that involve solving
systems of equations.

Curriculum Integration (Does this lesson correlate with any other content area? Describe.
Systems of equations are used in economics to maximize profits, minimize costs and balance
production and consumption of goods. Careers in Production and Operations Management
involve skills used in solving systems of equations.
Materials

Procedures/Strategies

White Board

Day 2 (add additional days as needed)

Sponge Activity (activity that will be done as students enter the room to get them
into the mindset of the concept to be learned)
Activity: Admit Ticket
Ms. Ross told her class that tomorrows math test will have 20
questions and be worth 100 points. The multiple-choice
questions will be 3 points each and the open-ended response

Markers
Glossary
Class Examples

questions will be 8 points each. Determine how many multiplechoice and open-ended response questions will be on the test.
a. Write a system of equations. Describe your variables.
Let x represent the number of multiple-choice questions and y
represent the number of open-ended response questions.
X+Y=20
3X+8Y=100
b. Without solving the system of linear equations, interpret the
solution.
The solution will represent the number of multiple-choice
questions and the number of open-ended response questions
on the 100-point test.
c. Solve the system of equations using the substitution method.
X=20-Y
3(20-Y)+8Y=100
60-3Y+8Y=100
5Y=40
Y=8
X+8=20
X=12
(12,8)
d. Interpret the solution of the system in terms of the problem
situation.
There will be 12 multiple-choice questions and 8 open-ended
response questions on the test.
Anticipatory Set (focus question/s that will be used to get students thinking about
the days lesson)
Recall from the previous lesson:
What does it mean to solve systems of equations?
How do we solve systems of equations using substitution?
How do we solve systems of equations graphically?
What does it mean to eliminate a variable?
Class discussion: teacher and students recap their discussion
from yesterday on solving systems of equations to solidify the
concept, talk about how we would like to find the x and y value
that give us the intersection point
Activating Prior Knowledge (what information will be shared with/among
students to connect to prior knowledge/experience)
Review how to solve equations with substitution.
Review how to solve equations with graphing.
Review how to add and subtract equations containing constants
and variables.
Direct Instruction (input, modeling, check for understanding)
Step #1 Discuss the methods students have learned for
solving systems of equations (graphing and substitution). Share
with the class that today they will learn a third method for solving
systems of equations. Ask one of the students to read the new

vocabulary term from the Glossary page.

Vocabulary: Elimination Method
Inform students they will have an opportunity to apply this
knowledge to solve exciting real life problems.
Step #2: Demonstrate how to solve the following examples of a
system of equations from the previous day by using the
elimination method.
y=x3
y = 3x + 5
Elimination Method:
Combine the equations using addition or subtraction to eliminate
a variable.
y=3x + 5
-(y= x - 3)
0=2x + 8
Solve for the remaining variable.
0=2x + 8
-8
-8
-8 = 2x
/2 /2
-4 = x
Plug the variable you just solved for into one of the original
equations to solve for the variable you eliminated.
y = (-4) - 3
y = -7
Solution: (-4, -7)
Check: Plug both variables into both equations to make sure the
left sides are equal to the right sides.
(-7) = (-4) - 3
(-7) = 3(-4) + 5
-7 = -7
-7 = -7
Step #3: Involve students by asking them to help and guide you
through another example in order to check if they understand
what you have done so far.
3x + y = 10
2x y = 5
Combine the equations using addition or subtraction to eliminate
a variable.
3x + y = 10
+2x y = 5
5x = 15
Solve for the remaining variable.
5x/5 = 15/5
x=3
Plug the variable you just solved for into one of the original
equations to solve for the variable you eliminated.
3(3) + y = 10
9 - 9 + y = 10 9
y=1
Solution: (3,1)
Check: Plug both variables into both equations to make sure the
left sides are equal to the right sides.

3x + y = 10
3(3) + 1 = 10
9 + 1 = 10
10 = 10

2x y = 5
2(3) 1 = 5
61=5
5=5

Step #4: Encourage students to ask questions. If students seem

to have successfully understood the new concepts, provide
them with the formative assessment (Concession Stand
Problem) to work on problems and practice what they have just
learned. Allow them to work together in groups for collaborative
and successful progress.
Guided Practice (how students will demonstrate their grasp of new learning)
Peer editing / tutoring: Students will exchange their formative
assessment (Concession Stand Problem) with another group
and review the other groups work / solutions. Students will
compare their work to the work done by the other group and
comment on similarities and differences. Students will work
cooperatively to ensure all groups have the correct solutions and
understand the process involved in getting to it.
Concession Stand Problem
You are running a concession stand at a basketball game. You
are selling hot dogs and sodas. Each hot dog costs $1.50 and
each soda cost $0.50. At the end of the night you made a total of
$78.50. You sold a total of 87 hot dogs and sodas combined.
You must report the number of hot dogs sold and the number of
sodas sold. How many hot dogs were sold and how many sodas
were sold?
Step 1: Define variables
x = the number of hot dogs sold
y = the number of sodas sold
Step 2: Write two equations. One will be related to price and the
other will be related to quantity (or number) of hot dogs and
sodas.
1.50x + .50y = 78.50
x +y = 87
To solve: Multiply the top equation by 2 and subtract.
3x + y = 157
- (x + y =87)
Once one variable is remaining, solve for it.
2x=70 (Divide both sides by 2)
x=35
Now plug x = 35 into x + y =87 to solve for y.
35 + y = 87
y = 52
35 hot dogs were sold at the basketball game.
52 sodas were sold at the basketball game.
Check:
1.50(35) + .50(52) = 78.50
35 + 52 = 87
78.50 = 78.50
87 = 87

Independent Practice (what students will do to reinforce learning of the lesson)

For homework, students will independently complete a HW
worksheet (formative assessment) which will be reviewed the
next day to ensure their understanding.
Closure (action/statement by teacher designed to bring lesson presentation to an
appropriate close)
Teacher will hand out an Exit Ticket (formative assessment) to
each student. Students will complete the problem before they
leave the classroom.
Willy Wonka Problem
You are an employee at Willy Wonkas Chocolate Factory. He
has gone on vacation for the week and left you in charge. There
will be a big tour of the factory where people all over the world
can come and buy candy from the factory. Unfortunately, due to
the mass amounts of customers, the scanner on the cash
register malfunctions and you do not know the individual price of
the candies. Luckily, you do know the sale that is going on which
is 3 Everlasting Gobstoppers and 5 Wonka Bars cost $7.30
and 2 Everlasting Gobstoppers and 2 Wonka Bars cost $3.40.
How much does 1 Everlasting Gobstopper cost? How much
does 1 Wonka Bar cost?
a. Write a system of equations to represent the cost of each
candy.
7.30= 3x+5y
3.40= 2x+2y
b. Solve the system using the elimination method.
3x + 5y = 7.30
2x + 2y = 3.40
6x + 10y = 14.60
- (6x + 6y = 10.20)
4y = 4.40
y = 1.10
2x + 2y = 3.40
2x + 2.20 = 3.40
2x = 1.20
x = .60
Everlasting Gobstoppers cost $0.60 each and Wonka Bars cost
$1.10 each.
c. Check:
3(.60) + 5(1.10 ) = 7.30
2(.60) + 2(1.10 ) = 3.40
7.30 = 7.30
3.40 = 3.40

Lesson 2 Admit Ticket: Formative Assessment

Solving Systems of Equations

Ms. Ross told her class that tomorrows math test will have 20 questions and be worth 100
points. The multiple-choice questions will be 3 points each and the open-ended response
questions will be 8 points each. Determine how many multiple-choice and open-ended response
questions will be on the test.
a. Write a system of equations. Describe your variables.
Let x represent the number of multiple-choice questions and y represent the number of openended response questions.
X+Y=20

3X+8Y=100

b. Without solving the system of linear equations, interpret the solution.

The solution will represent the number of multiple-choice questions and the number of openended response questions on the 100-point test.
c. Solve the system of equations using the substitution method.
X=20-Y
3(20-Y)+8Y=100
60-3Y+8Y=100
5Y=40
Y=8
X+8=20
X=12

(12,8)

d. Interpret the solution of the system in terms of the problem situation.

There will be 12 multiple-choice questions and 8 open-ended response questions on the test.

Lesson 2 Glossary of Vocabulary Terms and Key

Concepts: Solving Systems of Equations

Coefficient- number (constant) that is multiplied by the variable; 3x has a coefficient of 3.

Elimination Method- method or strategy of solving a system in which two equations are added
together to eliminate, or get rid of one of the two variables. Also known as addition/subtraction
or multiplication method. Addition or subtraction is used to reduce one equation with two
unknowns to one equation with one unknown. This method is best when one variable from both
equations has the same coefficient or the coefficients are multiples of one another.
Graphing Method the equations in the system are graphed on the same coordinate graph to
find the points of intersection in the system.
Intersection- point where two lines cross.
Linear Equation- equation that when graphed will form a line.
Slope- rate at which the y value of a linear function rises or falls as x increases. (Rise / Run)
Solution of a System of Linear Equations- the ordered pair that makes both equations true at the
same time; point of intersection.
Substitution Method- method or strategy for solving a system of linear equations in which the
equivalent expression of a variable replaces or is substituted for that variable into the other
equation. Used to reduce two equations with two unknowns to one equation with one unknown.
This method is best when one variable can be easily solved for in one of the equations.
Systems of Linear Equations- two or more linear equations that use the same variables; used
when a situation requires the use of two or more variables and two or more equations to model
the situation and solve for more than one variable. A system will have as many equations as
there are variables in the system.

Lesson 2 Class Examples:

Solving Systems of Equations

1. Solve the following system of equations using the elimination method.

y=x3

y = 3x + 5

y=3x + 5
-(y= x - 3)
0=2x + 8
-8
-8
-8 = 2x
/2 /2
-4 = x
Check:
y = (-4) - 3
y = -7

y = 3(-4) +5
y = -7

Solution: (-4, -7)

2. Solve the following system of equations using the elimination method.
3x + y = 10

2x y = 5

3x + y = 10
+2x y = 5
5x = 15
5x/5 = 15/5
x=3
3(3) + y = 10
9 - 9 + y = 10 9
y=1
Check:
3x + y = 10
3(3) + 1 = 10
9 + 1 = 10
10 = 10

Solution: (3,1)

2x y = 5
2(3) 1 = 5
61=5
5=5

Lesson 2 Group Work Formative Assessment:

Solving Systems of Equations

Concession Stand Problem

You are running a concession stand at a basketball game. You are selling hot dogs and sodas.
Each hot dog costs $1.50 and each soda cost $0.50. At the end of the night you made a total of
$78.50. You sold a total of 87 hot dogs and sodas combined. You must report the number of hot
dogs sold and the number of sodas sold. How many hot dogs were sold and how many sodas
were sold?
1.50x + .50y = 78.50 (multiply by 2)
x + y =87

Check:
1.50(35) + .50(52) = 78.50
78.50 = 78.50

35 + 52 = 87
87 = 87

3x + y = 157
- (x + y =87)
2x = 70
x = 35
35 + y = 87
y = 52
35 hot dogs were sold at the basketball game.
52 sodas were sold at the basketball game.

Lesson 2 Exit Ticket Formative Assessment:

Solving Systems of Equations

Willy Wonka Problem

You are an employee at Willy Wonkas Chocolate Factory. He has gone on vacation for the
week and left you in charge. There just so happens to be a big tour of the factory where people
all of the world can come and buy candy from the factory. Unfortunately, due to the mass
amounts of customs, the scanner on the cash register malfunctions and you do not know the
individual price of the candies. Luckily for you though, you do know the sale that is going on
which is 3 Everlasting Gobstoppers and 5 Wonka Bars cost $7.30 and 2 Everlasting
Gobstoppers and 2 Wonka Bars cost $3.40. How much does 1 Everlasting Gobstopper cost?
How much does 1 Wonka Bar cost?
a. Write a system of equations to represent the monthly cost of each plan.
7.30= 3x+5y
3.40= 2x+2y
b. Solve the system using the elimination method.
3x + 5y = 7.30
2x + 2y = 3.40
6x + 10y = 14.60
- (6x + 6y = 10.20)
------------------4y = 4.40
y = 1.10
2x + 2y = 3.40
2x + 2.20 = 3.40
2x = 1.20
x = .60
Everlasting Gobstoppers cost $0.60 each and Wonka Bars cost $1.10 each.
c. Check:
3(.60) + 5(1.10) = 7.30
7.30 = 7.30

2(.60) + 2(1.10) = 3.40

3.40 = 3.40

Lesson 2 Homework Formative Assessment:

Solving Systems of Equations
Name___________________________________ Date________________
Solve each system by elimination and check your solution.

1) 4x 2y = 12

4x + 8y = 24

2) 4x + 8y = 20

4x + 2y = 30

3) x y = 11

2x + y = 19

4) 6x + 5y = 1

6x + 4y = 10

5) 2x 9y = 25

4x 9y = 23

6) 8x + y = 16

3x + y = 5

7) 6x + 6y = 6

6x + 3y = 12

8) 7x + 2y = 24

8x + 2y = 30

9) 5x + y = 9

10x 7y = 18

10) 4x + 9y = 9

x 3y = 6

11) 3x + 7y = 16

9x + 5y = 16

12) 7x + y = 19

2x + 3y = 19

Solutions:
1. (6, -6)
2. (7, -1)
3. (10, -1)
4. (-1, -1)
5. (-1, 3)
6. (-1, -8)
7. (5, 6)
8. (6, -9)
9. (1, 4)
10. (9, 5)
11. (-4, -4)
12. (2, 5)

Lesson 2 Evaluative Criteria For Admit Ticket

Formative Assessment: Solving Systems of Equations

3 Points (Fully there)

2 Points (Almost fully there)

1 Point (Not strong)

Sets up equations correctly and Sets up equations correctly

Sets up equations

finds correct solution

and uses Substitution to solve

incorrectly and does not

using proper steps of the

algebraically but misses a

use Substitution Method to

Substitution Method to solve

step or interprets solution

solve and interprets

algebraically and interprets

incorrectly

solution incorrectly

solution correctly

Lesson 2 Evaluative Criteria For Group Work

Formative Assessment: Solving Systems of Equations
Concession Stand Problem
Full Credit

- Uses Elimination Method to solve algebraically

- Shows all steps correctly
- States correct solution
- Includes correct check
Partial Credit
- Uses Elimination Method to solve algebraically but does not include all steps
- States correct solution but does not include correct check
No Credit
- Does not use Elimination Method to solve algebraically
- Solution is incorrect

Lesson 2 Evaluative Criteria For Exit Ticket

Formative Assessment: Solving Systems of Equations
Willy Wonka Problem

3 Points (Fully there)

2 Points (Almost fully there)

1 Point (Not strong)

Sets up equations

Sets up equations correctly and

Sets up equations

correctly and finds correct

uses Elimination to solve

incorrectly and does not

solution

algebraically but misses a step or

use Elimination Method to

using proper steps of

states incorrect solution or does

solve and states incorrect

Elimination Method to

check incorrectly

solution

solve algebraically and to

check solution

Lesson 2 Evaluative Criteria For Homework

Formative Assessment: Solving Systems of Equations
Full Credit
- Uses Elimination Method to solve algebraically
- Shows all steps correctly

- States correct solution

- Includes correct check
Partial Credit
- Uses Elimination Method to solve algebraically but does not include all steps
- States correct solution but does not include correct check
No Credit
- Does not use Elimination Method to solve algebraically
- Solution is incorrect