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Simultaneous Equations Grade 8

This document presents a lesson on simultaneous equations for Grade 8 students, focusing on understanding and solving systems of two linear equations in two variables. It introduces methods such as the graphical method, elimination method, and substitution method, with a detailed explanation of the elimination method. The document includes examples and practice questions to reinforce learning outcomes.

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Simultaneous Equations Grade 8

This document presents a lesson on simultaneous equations for Grade 8 students, focusing on understanding and solving systems of two linear equations in two variables. It introduces methods such as the graphical method, elimination method, and substitution method, with a detailed explanation of the elimination method. The document includes examples and practice questions to reinforce learning outcomes.

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Simultaneous Equations

Grade 8
Presented by Humaira Arshad
Oxbridge Campus
Learning Outcomes
Understand that solutions to a system of two linear equations in
two variables correspond to points of intersection of their graphs

Solve systems of two linear equations in two variables algebraically


Simultaneous Equations
Simultaneous equations are two or more algebraic equations that can be solved at
the same time. Linear simultaneous equations with two unknown variables can be
solved by using the following methods:

Graphical Method
Elimination Method
Substitution Method

In this lesson, we will focus on solving linear simultaneous equations


algebraically using the elimination method, but first, let's have a look
at some graphs.
Graphs of Simultaneous Equations
Here is a system of two equations: 4
y=x+1
3
x+y=2
2
y=x+1
1

The solution to the simultaneous


-4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4
equations is x = 0.5, y = 1.5
-1
x+y=2
The solutions of simultaneous equations -2

with two unknown variables correspond to


-3
the point of intersection of their graphs.
-4
Elimination Method
In the elimination method, one variable is eliminated by adding or subtracting the
equations. This leaves one equation with one variable.

x + 4y = 6 x + 2y = 6
- x + 3y = 4 + 3x - 2y = 10
y=2 4x = 16

Subtracting these equations Adding these equations


eliminates the x variable eliminates the y variable
Example 1 Look for the same 5x + 2y = 24 1
coefficient. Subtract if they
both have the same sign
- 3x + 2y = 16 2

The y variable has been 2x = 8


eliminated, solve for x
x=4
Substitute into equation 1
5(4) + 2y = 24
Solve the equation for y 20 + 2y = 24
2y = 4
x = 4, y = 2 y=2
Example 2 Look for the same 2x - 2y = - 6 1
coefficient. Add if they have
different signs
+ x + 2y = 3 2

The y variable has been 3x = - 3


eliminated, solve for x
x=-1
Substitute into equation 1
2(-1) - 2y = - 6
Solve the equation for y -2 - 2y = - 6
- 2y = - 4
x = -1, y = 2 y=2
Practice Questions
1 3x + 2y = 11 2 3x + 2y = 12
3x + y = 7 x + 2y = 8

3 3x - y = 10 4 x - 3y = - 17
2x + y = 5 2x + 3y = 11
Practice Questions - Answers
1 3x + 2y = 11 2 3x + 2y = 12
3x + y = 7 x + 2y = 8
x = 1, y = 4 x = 2, y = 3

3 3x - y = 10 4 x - 3y = - 17
2x + y = 5 2x + 3y = 11
x = 3, y = -1 x = -2, y = 5
Any Questions?

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