A Detailed Lesson Plan

in Mathematics Grade 8

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
a. list the steps using the elimination method;
b. solve linear systems by elimination; and
c. determine whether the system of equations is a consistent, dependent, or an
inconsistent system.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Topic: Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination Method
B. References:
 Andres, Sherwin R., et al., (2014). Simplified Math for Grade 9. Salinlahi Publishing
House, Inc. page 86
 Jose-Dilao, Soledad. Ed.D., et al., (2003). New Trends in Math Series Algebra II
Functional Approach Lesson Plans for Teachers. Vibal Publishing House, Inc. pp. 19-
22
 Nivera, Gladys C., et., (2008). Making Connections in Mathematics: A Worktext for
Second Year High School. Vicarish Publication & Trading, Inc. pp. 15-19
C. Materials:
 Manila Paper
 PowerPoint Presentation
D. Strategies:
 Cooperative Learning
 Discussion

III.PROCEDURE

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. Review

We are done on solving linear systems by

the substitution method.
Today, we will take a look on the other
way which you can use in solving linear
systems and that is using the elimination
method.
Before we discuss our lesson, let us review
our previous lesson. I want 1 volunteer to solve
the linear systems by substitution on the board.
 a. 3 x−2 y=−2
y=2 x +4
Solution:
a. 3 x−2 y=−2 Eq. 2
y=2 x +4 Eq. 1
1. 3 y=2 x+ 4
y=2 x +4 Eq. 3
2. 3 x−2 y=−2
3 x−2 ( 2 x +4 )=−2
3 x−4 x−8=−2
−x=−2+ 8
x=−6
3. y=2 x +4
y=2 (−6 )+ 4
y=−12+ 4
y=−8
4. Substitute the ordered pair (-6,-8) to
the equations.
Eq. 1 y=2 x +4
−8=2(−6)+ 4
−8=−8
Eq . 2 3 x−2 y=−2
3 (−6 ) −2 (−8 )=−2
−16+16=−2
−2=−2

The solution is (-6,-8).

Okay. Very good. That only shows that you
have already mastered the used of substitution
method.

a. Lesson Proper

Our topic for today is about solving

systems of linear equations by elimination
method.

What are the steps in using elimination

method in solving systems of linear
equations? First, determine by inspection if there is a
variable with an opposite coefficient. If needed
multiply one or both equations by a value that
will give one of the variables opposite
coefficients.
Second?
Add the corresponding sides of the equation
 and solve the equation.
How about the third?
Substitute the value obtained in step one of the
original equation, then solve for the remaining
variables.
And lastly?
Check the solution by substituting both values
in each equation.
That is right. Let us consider our examples
last meeting so that we can compare if we
would be able to get the same answer.
1. x + y=1 ( eq . 1 )
x−2 y=−2(eq .2)
a. First that we do is to see if there is a
variable with an opposite coefficient.
The variable x is not in its opposite
coefficient, we can multiply one of the
equations by -1.

−1 ( x+ y =1 ) −x− y =−1
x−2 y=−2 x−2 y=−2

b. Add the corresponding sides of the

equation and then solve.
−x− y =−1
x−2 y=−2
−3 y=−3
y=1
c. Substitute the value obtained in step
one of the original equation, then solve
for the remaining variables.
x + y=1
x +1=1
x=0
d. Check the solution by substituting
both values in each equation.
x + y=1 ( eq . 1 )
0+1=1
1=1

x−2 y=−2(Eq. 2)
0−2 (1 ) =−2
−2=−2

Since it is correct then the ordered pair

(0,1) is a solution to the linear system. You can
notice that we got the same answer as when we
use the substitution method.

2. −3 x+ y=4 Eq .1
6 x−2 y=−1 Eq .2

a. [ −3 x+ y=4 ] 2
b. −6 x +2 y=8 Eq. 1
6 x−2 y=−1 Eq. 2
0=7 False Statement

The variables cancelled each other out

resulting in a false statement. This implies that
there is no solution. The system of linear
equations is inconsistent.

3. −5 x+ 2 y =3 Eq . 1
10 x−4 y=−6 Eq . 2
a. [ −5 x+ 2 y=3 ] 2 (multiply this equation
by 2 so that 10 has its additive inverse
which is -10)
b. −10 x+ 4 y =6 Eq. 1
10 x−4 y=−6 Eq. 2
0=0 True Statement

The variables cancelled each other out

resulting in a true statement. This implies that
any ordered pair that satisfies both equations is
a solution to the linear system. The system of
linear equations is dependent.

Kindly try numbers 4 and 5.

4. x− y =6
x + y=5
5. 3 x− y=−2
x + y=4

Any volunteer to show his/her solution on

number 4 in the board?
Solution:
4. x− y =6 Eq. 1
x + y=5 Eq. 2
a. One of the equations contains y and the
other –y. since –y is the additive
inverse of y, the sum of these two is 0.
 b. x− y =6
x + y=5
2 x=11
11
x=
2

c. x + y=5
11
+ y=5
2
11+2 y=10
2 y=−1
−1
y=
2
11 1
d. Substitute the ordered pair ( ,− ¿ to
2 2
each equation.
Eq. 1 x− y =6
11 −1
2
−( )2
=6
6=6

Eq. 2 x + y=5
11 −1
2
+ ( )
2
=5
10
=5
2
How about number 5? 5=5
Since it is correct, then the ordered pair (
11 1
,− ¿ is a solution to the linear system.
2 2

Solution:

5. 3 x− y=−2 Eq. 1
x + y=4 Eq. 2

a. One of the equations contains y and the

other –y. since –y is the additive
inverse of y, the sum of these two is 0.
b. 3 x− y=−2 Eq. 1
x + y=4 Eq. 2
4 x=2
1
x=
2
 c. x + y=4
1
+ y =4
2
1+2 y=8
2 y=7
7
y=
2
d. Substitute the ordered pair ( 12 , 72 ) to
each equation.
Eq. 1 3 x− y=−2
1 7
3 ()()
2
− =−2
2
3 7
− =−2
2 2
−4
=−2
2
−2=−2
Eq. 2 x + y=4
1 7
+ =4
2 2
8
=4
2
4=4
Since the ordered pair ( 12 , 72 ) satisfies
each equation then the ordered pair is a
solution to the linear system.

B. Generalization

Again, what are the steps in solving

equations? The steps in solving are:
1. Determine by inspection if there is a
variable with an opposite coefficient. If
needed multiply one or both equations
by a value that will give one of the
variables opposite coefficients.

2. Add the corresponding sides of the

equation and solve the equation.

3. Substitute the value obtained in step one

of the original equation, then solve for
the remaining variables.
 4. Check the solution by substituting both
values in each equation.
How do we determine if the system of linear
equations is consistent system? If the values of the variables can be
computed then the solution consists of the
values of the two variables.
How about inconsistent system?
If the variables cancel each other out
resulting in a false statement then there is no
solution.

And dependent system?

If the variables cancel each other out
resulting in a true statement then any ordered
pair that satisfies either equation is a solution.

IV. EVALUATION

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

Answer numbers 1 and 2 page 86 in a 1
whole sheet of paper.
Direction: Find the solution of the
following system of linear equations using the
elimination method.
1. x + y=7
x− y =9
2. x− y =−5
x + y=25
Solution:
1. x + y=7
x− y =9
a. One of the equations contains y and
the other –y. since –y is the additive
inverse of y, the sum of these two is 0.
b. x + y=7 Eq. 1
x− y =9 Eq. 2
2 x=16
x=8
c. x + y=7
8+ y =7
y=−1
d. Substitute the ordered pair (8,-1) to
each equation.
Eq. 1 x + y=7
 8−1=7
7=7
Eq. 2 x− y =9
8−(−1)=9
8+1=9
9=9

2. x− y =−5
x + y=25
a. One of the equations contains y and
the other –y. since –y is the additive
inverse of y, the sum of these two is 0.
b. x− y =−5 Eq. 1
x + y=25 Eq. 2
2 x=20
x=10
c. x + y=25
10+ y =25
y=25−10
y=15
d. Substitute the ordered pair (10,15) to
each equation.
Eq. 1 x− y =−5
10−15=−5
−5=−5
Eq. 2 x + y=25
10+15=25
25=25

Since the ordered pair (10,15) satisfies each

equation then the ordered pair is a solution to
the linear system.

V. ASSIGNMENT

Answer numbers 3-5 on page 86 in a 1 whole sheet of paper.

3. − y + x=6
x + y=5
4. x− y =3
y + x=3
5. 9 x +2 y =8
3
x−2 y=6
2
 Checked by:

JOHN MICHAEL LUMABAO

Teacher Training Instructor

Date of Demonstration Teaching:

January 27, 2016