Unit 3: Solving Linear Equations

Grade Level: 8th Grade

Subject: Math

Length: 8 weeks (October/November/December)

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Topics Covered

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ᴑ Writing equations using symbols
ᴑ Linear and non-linear expressions in x
ᴑ Linear equations in x
ᴑ Solving linear equations 
ᴑ Linear equations with a different number of solutions
ᴑ Classification of solutions 
ᴑ Linear equations with rational coefficients
ᴑ Interpretation of proportional relationships
ᴑ Constant rate
ᴑ Linear equations in two variables
ᴑ The graph of a linear equation in two variables
ᴑ Slope: y= mx+b
ᴑ x- and y-intercepts
ᴑ Only one line passing through a given point with a given slope
ᴑ The defining equation of a line 
ᴑ Systems of equations introduction
ᴑ Characterization of parallel lines
ᴑ Solving systems of linear equations 

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Standards

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8.EE.5
8.EE.6
8.EE.7
8.EE.8