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Linear Equations in Two Variables: Grade 8 - Mathematics

This document discusses linear equations in two variables. It defines a linear equation as one that can be written in the standard form ax + by = c, where a, b, and c are real numbers and a and b are not both equal to 0. The document explains how to determine if an equation is linear and how to write it in standard form. It also discusses using ordered pairs to determine if they are solutions to a given linear equation. Finally, it covers three methods for graphing linear equations in two variables: using a table of values, x- and y-intercepts, and slope and a point.

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Linear Equations in Two Variables: Grade 8 - Mathematics

This document discusses linear equations in two variables. It defines a linear equation as one that can be written in the standard form ax + by = c, where a, b, and c are real numbers and a and b are not both equal to 0. The document explains how to determine if an equation is linear and how to write it in standard form. It also discusses using ordered pairs to determine if they are solutions to a given linear equation. Finally, it covers three methods for graphing linear equations in two variables: using a table of values, x- and y-intercepts, and slope and a point.

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Linear

Equations in
Two Variables
Grade 8 - Mathematics
Objectives:
• illustrate linear equations in two variables;
• determine if an ordered pair is a solution of
the given linear equation;
• graph linear equations in two variables.
Linear Equations in Two Variables
An equation that can be written in standard form
ax + by = c
where a, b, and c are real numbers but a and b
are both NOT equal to 0.
Determine whether or not each equation is a linear
equation in two variables. If yes, write it in standard
form.

5x + 3y = 6 Yes
Already in standard
form
Determine whether or not each equation is a linear
equation in two variables. If yes, write it in standard
form.

x = 7y + 3 Yes
x – 7y = 7y – 7y + 3
x – 7y = 3 Standard form
Determine whether or not each equation is a linear
equation in two variables. If yes, write it in standard
form.

3x2 – y = 9 No
Determine whether or not each equation is a linear
equation in two variables. If yes, write it in standard
form.

 
No
Determine whether or not each equation is a linear
equation in two variables. If yes, write it in standard
form.

xy = -5 No
Determine whether or not each equation is a linear
equation in two variables. If yes, write it in standard
form.

 
Yes
Solutions of a Linear Equations in
Two Variables

These are ordered pairs (x, y) that make the


equation true.
Determine whether (3, -2) is a solution of the
equation 5y = -2x – 4.

5y = -2x – 4
5(-2) = -2(3) – 4
-10 = -6 – 4
-10 = -10 YES
Determine whether (-1, 4) is a solution of the
equation 6x + 2y = 3

6x + 2y = 3
6(-1) + 2(4) = 3
-6 + 8 = 3
2≠3 NO
Answer Skill Builder on page 76.
Skill Builder on p. 76
-y = 4x + 7; (-1, -3)

-(-3) = 4(-1) + 7
3 = -4 + 7
3=3

YES
Skill Builder on p. 76
-y = 4x + 7; (2, 15)

-(15) = 4(2) + 7
-15 = 8 + 7
-15 ≠ 15

NO
Skill Builder on p. 76
-y = 4x + 7; (0, 7)

-(7) = 4(0) + 7
-7 = 0 + 7
-7 ≠ 7

NO
In reality, why do you think checking
whether a solution to a problem is correct
is essential? Expound.
Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables

Three Ways:

1. Table of Values
2. x – and y – intercepts
3. Slope and one point
Graph y = 4x – 2 using table of values.

x y = 4x – 2 y (x, y)

-1 y = 4(-1) – 2 -6 (-1, -6)


0 y = 4(0) – 2 -2 (0, -2)

1 y = 4(1) – 2 2 (1, 2)
Graph
y = 4x – 2
y = 4x –
2
(-1, -6) (1, 2)

(0, -2)
(1, 2) (0, -2)

(-1, -6)
Graph x – y = 3 using table of values.

x x–y=3 y (x, y)

-2 -2 – y = 3 -5 (-2, -5)
1 1–y=3 -2 (1, -2)

3 3–y=3 0 (3, 0)
Graph
x–y=3 x–y=3

(-2, -5)
(3, 0)
(1, -2)
(1, -2)
(3, 0)
(-2, -5)
Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables
in Two Variables using x – and y - intercepts
x – intercept is the point where a line
crosses the x - axis
To solve for the x – intercept, let y = 0 and solve for x.

Example: Find the x – intercept of x - 2y = 4


y=0
x – 2(0) = 4
x=4
The graph of x – 2y = 4 will cross the x – axis at (4, 0)
y – intercept is the point where a line
crosses the y - axis
 
To solve for the y – intercept, let x = 0 and solve for y.
Example: Find the y – intercept of x - 2y = 4
x=0

y=-2
The graph of x – 2y = 4 will cross the y – axis at (0, -2)
Graph
x – 2y = 4
x – 2y =
(4, 0) 4

(0, -2) (4, 0)


(0, -2)
Graph x – y = 3 using x – and y - intercept.

x x–y=3 y (x, y)

0 0–y=3 -3 (0, -3)


3 x–0=3 0 (3, 0)
Graph
x–y=3 x–y=3

(0, -3)
(3, 0)
(3, 0)
(0, -3)
Answer Skill Builder on page 81.
Graph the two equations on one
Cartesian plane. You may use any
methods on graphing.

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