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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 7:
“Illustrating Linear
Equations
in Two Variables”

CO_Q1_Mathematics8_M7
Mathematics – Grade 8
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Quarter 1 – Module 7: Illustrating Linear Equations in Two Variables
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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 7:
“Illustrating Linear
Equations in Two
Variables”
Introductory Message
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 What I Need to Know

In this module, you will be acquainted with linear equations in two

variables which will help you know how the value of a quantity be predicted
given the rate of change. The scope of this module enables you to use it in
many different learning situations. The lesson is arranged to follow the
standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can
be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

This module contains:

Lesson 1- Linear Equations in Two Variables

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. define linear equations in two variables;
2. determine the value of A, B, and C in 𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑦 = 𝐶;
3. evaluate linear equations in two variables; and
4. model real life situations using linear equations in two variables.

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 What I Know

Directions: Read the questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct
answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. If 𝐴, 𝐵, and 𝐶 are real numbers and if 𝐴 and 𝐵 are both not equal to 0
then 𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑦 = 𝐶 is called a __________.
A. linear equation in one variable C. system of linear
equations
B. linear equation in two variables D. system of linear
inequalities

2. Which of the following is the standard form of a linear equation in two

variables?
A. 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 C. 𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑦 = 𝐶
B. 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 – 𝑏 D. 𝐴𝑥 − 𝐵𝑦 = 𝐶

3. What is 𝐶 in the equation 𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑦 = 𝐶?

A. coefficient C. slope
B. constant D. variable

4. If written in standard form, what is the value of 𝐵 in the equation 4𝑦 −

5 = 𝑥?
A. −5 C. 0
B. −4 D. 1

5. On his notes on linear equation in two variables, Joshua found an

equation 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 10. If you were Joshua, how would you describe the
equation according to its form?
A. It has constant C. It is in standard form
B. It has variables D. It is in slope-intercept form

6. Which statement below DOES NOT satisfy the definition of linear

equation in two variables?
A. It has no variable inside a radical sign.
B. The equation has variable in the denominator.
C. The standard form of the equation is 𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑦 = 𝐶.
D. The highest exponent of the variable in each term is 1.

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7. In the equation 𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑦 = 5, what happens when 𝐴 and 𝐵 are both
zero?
A. The equation remains true
B. The equation is not defined
C. The graph of the equation is vertical
D. The graph of the equation is horizontal

8. What value of 𝑥 would make 𝑦 = 1 in the equation 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4?

A. −1 C. 1
B. 0 D. 2

9. The following are situations which can be modelled by linear equations

in two variables EXCEPT ONE. Which is it?
A. calculating the perimeter of a rectangle
B. calculating the wage of an employee based on hourly rate
C. finding the total number of bacteria that doubles every hour
D. cost of hiring a car when a deposit is paid and there is a daily
charge

𝑥 1
10. What is 10 (2 − 5 = 𝑦) in standard form?
1
A. 5𝑥 − 10𝑦 = 2 C. 5𝑥 + 𝑦 = 5
10 1
B. 5𝑥 + 10𝑦 = −2 D. 𝑥 +𝑦 = −5
2

11. If written in standard form, what are the values of 𝐴, 𝐵, and 𝐶 in the
equation −21 − 5𝑥 = 9 − 3𝑦?
A. 𝐴 = −5, 𝐵 = −30, 𝐶 = −3 C. 𝐴 = −3, 𝐵 = −5, 𝐶 = −30
B. 𝐴 = 5, 𝐵 = −3, 𝐶 = −30 D. 𝐴 = 3, 𝐵 = 5, 𝐶 = −30

12. Which ordered pair satisfies the linear equation 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 12?

A. (−5, 2) C. (2, −5)
B. (−3, 2) D. (3, −2)

13. What makes −3𝑦 2 = −2𝑥 − 11 NOT a linear equation in two variables?
A. Its degree is not one.
B. It is not written in standard form.
C. It does not start with a positive term.
D. Each of its terms has negative sign.

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14. Suppose a survey on household having internet connection in your
barangay was conducted. From year 2014 to 2019, the number of
households that have internet connection was tallied and observed to
increase at a constant rate as shown in the table below.

Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Number of
households that have 25 31 37 43 49 55
internet connection

If the pattern continues, can you predict the number of households that
would have internet connection by year 2025?

A. Yes, the number of households that have internet connection in

2025 is 85.
B. Yes, the number of households that have internet connection in
2025 is 91.
C. No, because there are information that are not stipulated in the
problem.
D. No, because there are many people that cannot afford to
subscribe internet connection.

15. During weekends, Marco cleans the basketball court in his barangay
and gets paid Php35 per hour and a cash allowance. If you want to
compute Mario’s total pay given the number of hours 𝑥 and a cash
allowance 𝑦, which of the following model is appropriate?
A. 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑎𝑦 C. 35𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑎𝑦
B. 𝑥 + 35𝑦 = 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑎𝑦 D. 35𝑥 + 35𝑦 = 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑎𝑦

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 Lesson
Linear Equations in Two
1 Variables

Anna and Peter’s combined score in an exam is 19. Can we write this
algebraically? Is it possible to find their individual score?

Problems like the one above can be solved and modelled using linear
equations in two variables. Finding their individual score can be confusing
but as long as one score is given you can find the other score.

Let us start this lesson by reviewing some properties of real numbers

you have learned in your Mathematics 7.

Enjoy learning!

What’s In

Additive Inverse Property. The additive inverse (or the opposite sign
or the negative) of a number 𝑎 is the number that, when added to 𝑎, yields
zero. In symbol, 𝑎 + (−𝑎) = 0.

Additive Identity Property states that the sum of any number and 0
is the given number. Zero, “0” is the additive identity. In symbol, 𝑎 + 0 = 𝑎

Multiplicative Inverse Property The multiplicative inverse (or the

1
reciprocal) of a number 𝑎 is that, when multiplied to 𝑎, the product is one.
𝑎
In symbol,

Multiplicative Identity Property states that the product of any

number and 1 is the given number, a • 1 = a. One, “1” is the multiplicative
identity.

Commutative Property of Addition. The order of the addends does

not affect the sum. In symbol, 𝑎 + 𝑏 = 𝑏 + 𝑎.
Addition Property of Equality (APE) states that if the same number is
added to both sides of an equation, then the equality is still true. In symbol,
if 𝑎 = 𝑏, then 𝑎 + 𝑐 = 𝑏 + 𝑐.

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 Multiplication Property of Equality (MPE) states that when we
multiply both sides of an equation by the same number, then the two sides
remain equal. That is if 𝑎, 𝑏, and 𝑐 are real numbers such that 𝑎 = 𝑏, then 𝑎 ∙
𝑐 = 𝑏 ∙ 𝑐.

Activity 1: Let’s Get Real!

Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate term to make the equation
correct, then determine the property of real numbers illustrated
in each item. Number one is done as your guide.

EQUATION MISSING PROPERTY OF REAL

TERM NUMBERS

1. 4 + ________ = 0 _____ − 4 _ Additive Inverse Property _

2. ________ + 3𝑥 = 3𝑥 __________ __________________________
3. 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 3𝑦 + ________ __________ __________________________
4. (____)(5) = 5 __________ __________________________
5. (____)(7𝑥) = 𝑥 __________ __________________________

Bear these properties of real numbers in mind for you will be

using these in the succeeding discussion.

What’s New

Activity 2: Let’s Calculate!

Directions: Consider the situation about Anna and Peter’s combined score.
Complete the table below by finding the score of one student given
the score of the other student, then answer the questions that
follow.
ANNA’S SCORE PETER’S SCORE ANNA + PETER’S
SCORE
1 19
8 19
5 19
7 19
17 19

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Questions:

1. How did you find the activity? Is it difficult to find the score of one
student given the score of the other student?
2. What will be Peter’s score if Anna’s score is 17?
3. What will you suggest to Peter to get a better score? Would you do the
same as to your suggestion?
4. If Anna’s score is represented by a variable 𝑥 and Peter’s score by a
variable 𝑦, how would you write the problem algebraically?
5. The equation you formed in number 4 is an example of linear equation
in two variables. What is a linear equation in two variables?

What is It!

In your previous activity, the combined scores of Anna and Peter can
be written as follow:

𝐴𝑛𝑛𝑎’𝑠 𝑆𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒 + 𝑃𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟’𝑠 𝑆𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒 = 19

Replacing Anna’s score by a variable 𝑥 and Peter’s score by a variable

𝑦, respectively, the equation becomes:

𝑥 + 𝑦 = 19

This is an example of a linear equation in two variables.

If , , and are
The equation 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 19 is written in
real numbers, and if
standard form where 𝐴 = 1, 𝐵 = 1, and 𝐶 = 19.
and are not both
So, when can we say that a linear equation is in its
equal to 0, then is
standard form?
called a linear
equation in two
variables. The
numbers and are the
coefficients of the
variables and ,
respectively, while the
number is the
constant.
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 Consider the equation below and answer the
The standard form of questions that follow.
a linear equation in 4𝑦 = 6 − 5𝑥
two variables is
written in the order. Questions:

1. How many variables are used in the equation?

2. How many variable/s in each term?
3. What is the exponent of each variable in each term?
4. Did you see any variable in the denominator?
5. Did you see any variable inside the radical sign?
6. Is the given equation a linear equation in two variables? If so, what are
the values of A, B, and C?
7. Is the equation written in standard form? If not, how can we rewrite this
in standard form?

The equation 4𝑦 = 6 − 5𝑥 is a linear equation in two variables because:

1. it has two variables, 𝑥 and 𝑦;

2. it has only 1 variable in each term;
3. the exponent of the variable in each term is 1 which means the degree
of the equation is 1;
4. there is no variable in the denominator; and
5. there is no variable inside a radical sign.

Although the equation 4𝑦 = 6 − 5𝑥 is not in standard form because it is

not written in the form 𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑦 = 𝐶, but this can be transformed into standard
form as follows:

4𝑦 = 6 − 5𝑥 Given
4𝑦 + 5𝑥 = 6 − 5𝑥 + 5𝑥 Additive Inverse Property/
Addition Property of Equality
4𝑦 + 5𝑥 = 6 − 0 Additive Inverse Property
4𝑦 + 5𝑥 = 6 Additive Identity Property
5𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 6 Commutative Property of Addition/
Standard Form
Therefore, 5𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 6 is now written in standard form where 𝐴 = 5, 𝐵 =
4, and 𝐶 = 6.
A linear equation in two variables have many sets of ordered pair that
satisfies the equation.

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 This time, we will find possible values of 𝑥 and 𝑦 that will satisfy the
equation 5𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 6. What do you think are the values of 𝑥 and 𝑦?

Illustrative Examples

1. Find 2 ordered pairs that satisfy the equation 5𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 6.

Solution:
To do this, we will assign any value of x, substitute it to the
equation to solve for the value of y.

If 𝑥 = 0, then

5𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 6 Given
5(0) + 4𝑦 = 6 Substitution
0 + 4𝑦 = 6 Simplified
4𝑦 = 6 Additive Identity Property
1 1
[ ] [4𝑦] = 6 [ ]
4 4
Multiplicative Inverse Property/
Multiplication Property of Equality
6
𝑦=4 Multiplicative Identity Property
3
𝑦=2 Simplified

3
The ordered pair (0, 2) satisfies the equation 5𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 6.

If 𝑥 = −1, then

5𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 6 Given
5(−1) + 4𝑦 = 6 Substitution
−5 + 4𝑦 = 6 Simplified
−5 + 5 + 4𝑦 = 6 + 5 Additive Inverse Property
Addition Property of Equality
0 + 4𝑦 = 11 Simplified
4𝑦 = 11 Additive Identity Property
1 1
[ ] [4𝑦] = 11 [ ] Multiplicative Inverse Property
4 4
Multiplication Property of Equality
11
𝑦= Multiplicative Identity Property /
4
Simplified

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The ordered pair (−1, 4 ) satisfies the equation 5𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 6.
2. Determine if the ordered pair (2, −3) satisfies the equation 2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 7.

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 Solution:

In the given ordered pair, 𝑥 = 2 and 𝑦 = −3. Substituting each value, we

have

2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 7
2 2 − (−3) = 7
( )
4+3=7
✓
7= 7

Hence, the ordered pair (2, −3) satisfies the given equation.

What’s More

Activity 3: Yes or No!

Directions: Write YES if each equation below is a linear equation in two

variables, otherwise, NO. Write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.

1. 3𝑥 − 11𝑦 = 7
2. 5𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 = 6
1
3. 𝑥 − 𝑦 = −9
9
1
4. + 8√𝑦 = 10
𝑥

5. 𝑦 − 2𝑥 − 15 = 0

Things to remember in identifying linear equation in two

variables:
It has two variables.
There is NO more than one variable in each term.
The exponent of the variable in each term is 1 (or the
degree of the equation is 1).
There is NO variable in the denominator.
There is NO variable inside radical sign.
Generally, it is written in the form.

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Activity 4: Put me into your standard!

Directions: Write each of the following linear equations in two variables in

standard form. Do this on a separate sheet of paper.

1. 4𝑦 − 12 = 3𝑥
1
2. 3 + 𝑥 = 2 𝑦

3. 7𝑥 + 5𝑦 + 25 = 0
4. 13 = 𝑥 − 𝑦
5. 3𝑦 = 20 − √2𝑥

Activity 5: Find my pair!

Directions: Match each linear equation in Column A to its corresponding

ordered pair in Column B. Write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 9 A. (−2, −2)
2. 𝑥 − 5𝑦 = 2 B. (−2, 4)
3. 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 16 C. (1, −3)
4. 2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 5 D. (3, 0)
5. 𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 4 E. (12, 2)
F. (20, 4)

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 6: Fill Me In!

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by filling in the blanks with correct
word/s or figure/s which you can choose from the box below.
Each word or figure may be used repeatedly. Write your answer
on a separate sheet.

A one some standard form inside radical

B two few outside radical

C three many assigning substituting

D four degree 1 not a linear equation

E five denominator a linear equation

Many real-life situations such as budgeting, finding the rate, making

predictions, finding the cost, and the like, can be modelled using linear
equations. A linear equation in two variables is an equation that has
______________ variables. You can use any variable other than 𝑥 and 𝑦 provide
that no more than _____________ variable in each term. The exponent of the
variable in each term is ______________, hence, it is an equation of
______________. If you can see a variable in the ________________ or
________________ sign, then it is ________________ in two variables. This can be
written in the form ______________ which is the ________________. The
coefficients of the variables 𝑥 and 𝑦 are ______________ and ______________,
respectively, and the constant is ______________. You can find an ordered pair
that satisfies a linear equation in two variables by _______________ values of 𝑥
or 𝑦 and then by _______________ it to the equation to find the value of the
other variable. There are _______________ possible set of ordered pairs that
satisfy a linear equation in two variables.

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 What I Can Do

Activity 7: Let’s Be Healthy!

Directions: Read the problem below and answer the questions that follow.
Do this on a separate sheet of paper.

In year 2020, an emerging disease called Corona Virus Disease 2019

(COVID-19) put the world into a pandemic. Governments encouraged the public
to observe safety protocols such as physical distancing, proper hygiene, and to
maintain healthy lifestyle. Because of this, Jose’s mother wanted to boost her
children’s immune system to fight the disease. She allotted in her weekly
budget an exact amount of 𝑃ℎ𝑝300 to buy fruits that would help boost the
immune system. In the market, the cost of papaya per kilogram is 𝑃ℎ𝑝40 while
kalamansi is 𝑃ℎ𝑝70 per kilograms.

a. Let 𝑥 represent the papaya, 𝑦 the kalamansi, model a linear equation

in two variables and write it in standard form.
b. What are the values of A, B, and C in the modelled equation?
c. If she buys 2 kilograms of kalamansi, how many kilograms of papaya
can she buy to cost her a total of 𝑃ℎ𝑝300?
d. If due to scarcity of supply, papaya and kalamansi are unavailable
in the market, what other alternative fruits that can boost the
immune system would you suggest to Jose’s mother?

Assessment

Directions: Read the questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct
answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following is a linear equation in two variables?

1
A. 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 5 C. 𝑥 + 6𝑦 3 = 9
B. √𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 7 D. 3𝑥 + √5𝑦 = 2

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2. Which of the following linear equations in two variables is written in
standard form?
A. 2𝑦 = 3𝑥 − 4 C. 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 11
B. 5𝑥 = 7 – 4𝑦 D. 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 7 = 0

3. Given the equation 13 − 7𝑦 = 4𝑥, what is the value of the coefficient 𝐴?

A. −7 C. 4
B. −4 D. 13

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4. What makes = 𝑥𝑦 NOT a linear equation in two variables?
2
A. The equation contains fraction.
B. The degree of the equation is two.
C. The left side of the equation has only one term.
D. The constant should be written on the right side.

5. The following statements below are true about linear equation in two
variables except one.
A. The coefficients 𝐴 and 𝐵 can be any real number.
B. It can be written in standard form 𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑦 = 𝐶.
C. It has no variable in the denominator.
D. The degree of the equation is one.

6. What will be the value of 𝐵 in the equation 3𝑥 − 𝐵𝑦 = 15 if 𝑥 = 4 and 𝑦 =

3?
A. −9 C. 1
B. −1 D. 9

7. In the equation 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 7, when 𝑦 = 1, which would be the

corresponding value of 𝑥?
A. −2 C. 2
B. 0 D. 4

8. What is the value of 𝑦 in the equation 𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 4 given that 𝑥 = 8 ?

A. −4 C. 2
B. −2 D. 4

9. If written in standard form, what are the values of 𝐴, 𝐵, and 𝐶 in the

equation 2𝑥 = 4(−𝑦 + 5)?
A. 𝐴 = 2, 𝐵 = −4, 𝐶 = 5 C. 𝐴 = 2, 𝐵 = 4, 𝐶 = 5
B. 𝐴 = 2, 𝐵 = −4, 𝐶 = 20 D. 𝐴 = 2, 𝐵 = 4, 𝐶 = 20

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 10. Which equation below satisfies the ordered pair (−2, −7)?
A. 2𝑦 = 𝑥 + 17 C. 11𝑥 − 𝑦 = −15
B. 5𝑥 = 12 − 𝑦 D. 10𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 34

11. Jake was tasked by his teacher to find the value of 𝑥 in the linear
equation 5𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 21 given that 𝑦 = 2. His solution is shown below.

5𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 21
5𝑥 + 3(2) = 21
5𝑥 + 6 = 21
5𝑥 + 6 − 6 = 21 + 6
𝑥=3
Is his solution correct?
A. Yes, because he substituted the variable 𝑦 by 2.
B. Yes, because he followed the process of evaluating linear
equation.
C. No, because twenty-one plus six is twenty-seven.
D. No, because he is supposed to add of negative six to twenty-one.

For items 12 to 15, refer to the situation below.

Mrs. Flores followed a new weight loss program introduced by her

friend. With the hope that the program works for her, she monitored her
progress and recorded her weight weekly as follows:

Week 0 1 2 3 4 5
Weight (in kg) 78 76.5 75 73.5 72 71.5

12. If the pattern continues, can you predict her weight on the 10th week of
the program?
A. Yes, her weight by the 10th week is 60.
B. Yes, her weight by the 10th week is 63.
C. No, because she might be tempted to cheat.
D. No, because there is no enough information.

13. If 𝑦 represents Mrs. Flores’ weight and 𝑥 represents the number of

weeks she stays in the program, which equation is appropriate for the
situation?
A. 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 78 C. 1.5𝑥 + 𝑦 = 78
B. 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 78 D. 1.5𝑥 − 𝑦 = 78

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14. How many weeks will she have to stay in the program for her to weigh
60 kilograms?
A. 13 C. 11
B. 12 D. 10

15. If you are Mrs. Flores what piece of advice could you give to those who
are on diet to successfully lose weight?
A. Eat as much foods and exercise more.
B. Eat nutritious foods and exercise regularly.
C. Eat any food once a day and exercise less.
D. Eat three times a day and sleep very late at night.

Additional Activities

Activity 8: I Can Do It Independently!

Directions: Solve each of the following problems. Show all your

solutions on a separate sheet of paper.

1. The difference of two variables 𝑥 and 𝑦 is 7. Find two ordered

pairs that satisfy this equation if the values of 𝑦 are 1 and 3.

2. The linear equation 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 9 has 𝑥 values equal to 0 and 2. Find

two ordered pairs that satisfy the equation using those values.

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What I Can Do What I Have Learned What’s More
Activity 7 Activity 6 Activity 3:
Many real-life situations YES
such as budgeting, finding the rate,
making predictions, finding the cost, NO
and the like, can be modelled using
linear equations. A linear equation in YES
two variables is an equation that has
two variables. You can use any
NO
variable other than and provide that
Additional Activities no more than one variable in each
YES
term. The exponent of the variable in
Activity 8 each term is one, hence, it is an
Answer varies. Activity 4:
equation of degree 1. If you can see
1. (8,1) and (10,3)
a variable in the denominator or
Assessment inside the radical sign, then it is not
2. (0,9) and (2,3)
a linear equation in two variables.
D This can be written in the form
or
which is the standard form. The
C coefficients of the variables and are
A and B, respectively, and the
constant is C. You can find an
C ordered pair that satisfies a linear
equations in two variables by
B assigning values of or and then by
substituting it to the equation to find
A the value of the other variable. There
are many possible set of ordered - or
pairs that satisfy a linear equation in Note: You are encouraged to write the
two variables. first term (the term) with positive sign.
What’s New Multiply the whole equation by
whenever term in is negative and
simplify.
Activity 2 Activity 5:
Questions:
Answer vary What I Know
What’s In
Answer vary Activity 1: B
A linear equation in two ; Additive Inverse C
variables is an equation of Property
the form , where , , and B
are real numbers, and ; Additive Identity
are not both equal to 0. Property B
; Commutative Property C
of Addition
B
; Multiplicative Identity
Property B
; Multiplicative Inverse C
Answer Key
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P., Callanta, Melvin M., Castro, Anastacia Proserfina I., Halabaso, Alicia
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Mathematics 8 Learner’s Module. Firs Edition. Philippines: Department
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https://people.ucsc.edu/~miglior/chapter%20pdf/Ch02_SE.pdf

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