Grade Level/ Course (HS): 8th Grade
Standard with
code:
8.EE.8c Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous linear equations:
c. Solve real-world and mathematical problems leading to two linear equations in two variables. For example, given
coordinates for two pairs of points, determine whether the line through the first pair of points intersects the line through the
second pair.
Domain:
Expressions and Equations
Cluster:
Analyze and solve linear equations and pairs of simultaneous linear equations.
Type: ______Knowledge
___X___Reasoning
______Performance Skill
______Product
Knowledge Targets
Solve systems of two linear
equations in two unknowns.
Reasoning Targets
Apply rules for solving systems of two equations
in two unknowns to mathematical problems.
Define the term “system of
equation” and “simultaneous
linear equations”.
Analyze real-world problems that lead to two
linear equations in two variables by extracting
needed information and translating words to
symbols.
Make sense of
problems and
persevere in
solving them.
Construct viable
arguments and
critique the
reasoning of
others.
Reason
abstractly and
quantitatively.
Model with
mathematics.
Use appropriate
tools
strategically.
Performance Skills Targets
Attend to
precision.
Look for and
make use of
structure.
Product Targets
Look for and
express
regularity in
repeated
reasoning.
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