Solving Systems by Graphing
Students graph two lines, find and check where they cross, and tell one, no or infinitely many solutions apart.
Systems of Equations · Lesson 4 of 6
Solving Systems by Elimination
Students add or subtract to eliminate a variable, then multiply one or both equations to make opposites.
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- Animated PowerPoint lesson
- Guided notes and problems
- 3 leveled practice pages (Add or Subtract, Multiply One, Multiply Both)
- Find the Mistake
- Exit tickets
- Game of All Games
- Full answer keys
- Teacher guide
- Student pages in PDF and editable PowerPoint
- Grades
- 8th–9th grade, Algebra 1
- Standards
- CCSS 8.EE.C.8b, HSA.REI.C.5, HSA.REI.C.6
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