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