Lesson Plan in Grade 8 Mathematics

Name of Teacher: Cathy Jane C. Florida

Subject: Mathematics Grade Level: 8

Content: Patterns and Algebra Quarter: 1st Quarter

The learner demonstrates

understanding of key concepts of
factors of polynomials, rational
algebraic expressions, linear equations
Content Standards:
and inequalities in two variables,
systems of linear equations and
inequalities in two variables and linear
functions.

The learner is able to formulate real-

Performance Standards:
life problems involving factors of
polynomials, rational algebraic
expressions, linear equations and
inequalities in two variables, systems
of linear equations and inequalities in
two variables and linear functions, and
solve these problems accurately using
a variety of strategies.

The learner solves a system of linear

equations in two variables by
Learning Competency:
(a)graphing; (b)substitution; (c)
elimination. (M8AL-Ii-j-1)

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
a. identify the steps in solving systems of linear equation by elimination
method;
b. solves systems of linear equation by elimination method; and
c. show relatedness in solving systems of linear equation by elimination
method to real-life situations.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Solving a system of linear equations in two variables
Focus: Solving a system of linear equations in two variables by elimination
Materials: PowerPoint presentation, Quizlet Flashcard, Teacher-made
resources, Chalk and Board, Activity sheets and Module
Reference: Grade 8 Mathematics Self Learning Module Quarter 1- Module
16- Lesson 1
Time:
60 minutes

III. Procedure

A. Preliminaries
a. Greetings
b. Prayer
c. Classroom Management
d. Checking of Attendance
e. Motivation:

“Last Man Standing”

Directions: Each column in terms of classroom seating arrangement
will serve as a group. The teacher will randomly call a group number
and the last person to stand up will answer the following questions.
1. What was the last discussion all about?
Possible answer: Solving system of linear equations in two
variables by substitution
2. What is the other way to solve linear inequalities in two
variables aside from graphing and substitution?
Possible answer: Elimination
3. Give a system of linear equation in two variables.
Examples:
1. x + y=2∧x−3 y=21
2. 3 x+ 5 y =10∧x−5 y =30
B. Lesson Proper
a. Activity
“Match Me”
Directions: Match column A to the values in column B that
makes them zero if being added.

Column A Column B

1. 5y a. 199b
2. 3x b. 10a
3. -10a c. -3x
4. -199b d. -143
5. 143 e. 199a
f. -5y
b. Analysis
 Later on, relate the activity to the topic and ask the class
by raising questions.
 The following are the questions to be answered orally by
analyzing the main thought of the lesson:
1. What have you observed from the activity?
2. Based on the activity, what have you noticed
with the numbers that make column A zero?
3. What do you call the property if two numbers
with opposite sign being added will result to
zero?
 Afterwards, process their responses by relating to the
lesson.

SOLVING A SYSTEM OF LINEAR EQUATIONS IN TWO

VARIABLES BY ELIMINATION
(The following lesson will be presented in a PowerPoint Presentation)

Another method of solving systems of linear equations in two

variables is the elimination method. The objective of this method is to
eliminate one of the variables to find the other variable.
This method requires us to add two equations or subtract one from
another in order to eliminate either x or y. Oftentimes, one may not
proceed with the addition directly without first multiplying either the
first or second equation by some value.
Illustrative Example 1: Solve the systems of equation by elimination:

{−53 x+y=−2 x+ 3
y=−4

Step 1: Write the equations in the standard form 𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑦 = 𝐶.

Step 2: Multiply a constant in each term in equation 2 so that the

coefficients of either x or y in both Equations 1 and 2 become
opposites.
Equation 1
Equation 2

Multiply each term by 5

Equivalent of Equation 2
Step 3: Add or subtract the equations to eliminate one variable, and
then solve for the other variable.

Step 4. Substitute the value of 𝑥 in either of the equations and solve

for the value of 𝑦.

Therefore, the ordered pair obtained is (-1, -1).

Step 5. Check the solution. Substitute the value of 𝑥 and 𝑦 obtained in

𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑝 4.

Both values of 𝑥 and 𝑦 satisfy the equations; therefore, the solution to

the system is 𝑥 = -1 and 𝑦 = -1 or may be written as (-1, -1).

Illustrative Example 2: (Age Problem)

The sum of Elsa’s age and Ana’s age is 40. Two years ago, Elsa was
twice as old as Ana. Find Elsa’s age now.

Step 1: Write the equations in the standard form 𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑦 = 𝐶.

Let 𝒙 = Elsa's age and 𝒚 = Ana's age

For equation 1: The sum of Elsa and Ana's age is 40. 𝒙 + 𝒚 = 𝟒𝟎

For equation 2: Two years ago, Elsa was twice as old as Ana.
Elsa’s age – 2 years = 2 (Ana’s age – 2 years)
 We have now a system;

{x−2
x + y =40
y=−2

Step 2: Multiply a constant in each term in equation 2 so that the

coefficients of either x or y in both Equations 1 and 2 become
opposites.
(Since the numerical coefficients of x are equal, we can use
elimination by subtraction.)
Step 3: Add or subtract the equations to eliminate one variable, and
then solve for the other variable.

Step 4. Substitute the value of y in either of the equations and solve

for the value of x

Therefore, the age of Elsa is 26 and the age of Ana is 14.

Step 5. Check the solution. Substitute the value of 𝑥 and 𝑦 obtained in

𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑝 4.

c. Abstraction
 The students will be asked to give the summary of the
discussion.
1. Enumerate the steps in solving a system of linear
equation in two variables by elimination.
2. Among the three methods of solving a system of linear
equation in two variables, what do you think is the most
efficient?
 d. Application
“Group Brainstorming”

Direction: The class will be divided into six groups; each group will
be given a system of linear equations in two variables and solve it
using elimination.

1. {32xx+− y=1
y=9

2. {
x+ y =−13
3 x − y=1

3. {
x+ 9 y =30
x+3 y =6

IV. Assessment

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. Which method is best to use when the numerical coefficients of the

variables are either 1 𝑜𝑟 − 1?
a. Algebraic
b. Elimination
c. Graphical
d. Substitution
Answer: b. Elimination
2. Which among the following is the additive inverse of -55y?
a. 55x
b. -55x
c. -55y
d. 55y
Answer: d. 55y
3. Which of the following equations can best be solved using elimination by
addition?
a. { 2 x + y=10
2 x + y=8

b. { x+ y=5
x− y=7

c. { x+ y =10
2 x + y=8

d. { x −3 y =5
3+ x=−2 y

Answer: b. { x+ y=5
x – y=7
3 x+ 12 y=−12
4. The system of linear equation is to be solved using
x−3 y=10
elimination method. What should be the first step to solve this system?
a. Add the two equations.
b. Subtract the equations.
c. Multiply the first equation by −4
d. Multiply the second equation by 4
 Answer: d. Multiply the second equation by 4
3 x+ 12 y=−12
5. Given the same system of linear equation using elimination
x−3 y=10
method. What should be the second step to solve this system?
a. Add the two equations.
b. Subtract the equations.
c. Multiply the first equation by −4
d. Multiply the second equation by 4
Answer: a. Add the two equations.

V. Assignment/Agreement
Read in Advance!
Read and study in advance about the topic about differentiating linear
inequality in two variables from linear equations in two variables.

Prepared by:
CATHY JANE C. FLORIDA
Pre-Service Teacher

Checked by:
MARY JOY V. DAYO
Cooperating Teacher