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Left Hand-Right Hand Solving Systems of Equations

In this lesson, students gather data, plot points, graph lines and develop a conceptual understanding of the three different types of possible solutions to a system of two equations with two unknowns. In this lesson, students gather data, plot points, graph lines and develop a conceptual understanding of the three different types of possible solutions to a system of two equations with two unknowns.

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Left Hand-Right Hand Solving Systems of Equations

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives: 

Learning Objectives:

Students will be able to:

  • Create scatterplots for two sets of data and find the equation of a line of best fit for both sets of data. 
  • Determine the three different types of possible solutions to a system of two equations with two unknowns.
  • Interpret the meaning of the intersection of two lines as a solution to a system of equations.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Understanding

Helpful Hints

Students will need the following:

  • Notebook or journal
  • Pens/pencils
  • Graphing calculators

References

Contributors: 
Lois Coles
Originator: 
Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation