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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 10:
Forms of Linear Equations in Two
Variables
Week 6
Learning Code M8AL-If-1
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Quarter 1 – Module 10 – Forms of Linear Equations in Two Variables
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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 10:
Forms of Linear Equations in Two
Variables
Week 6
Learning Code M8AL-If-1

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MODULE WRITING LINEAR EQUATION 𝒂𝒙 + 𝒃𝒚 = 𝒄 in the form 𝒚 = 𝒎𝒙 + 𝒃

10 and VICE VERSA

In the previous lessons, you have learned about the rectangular coordinate
system and its uses and illustrating linear equations in two variables. In this
module, you will again learn to graph a linear equation using the slope.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

PPREPREVIER!
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
The learners will be able to:
• writes the linear equation ax + by = c in the form y = mx + b and vice versa

WHAT I KNOW
PPREPREVIER
Multiple Choice: Let’s see how much knowledge about the lesson you already have.
Encircle your answer.
I. Find the slope of each line.

1. 2. 3.

A. 10 C. 3 A. 1 C. undefined A. 0 C. 1
B. 10/3 D. 3/10 B. 0 D. 2 B. undefined D. -1

II. Find the slope of the line through each pair of points.
1. (16,1) , (17,7) a. undefined b. 4 c. 6 d. 5
2. (2,8) , (7, 8) a. 4 b. undefined c. 1 d. 0
3. (-16,7) , (-15,17) a. -1 b. 10 c. undefined d. -10
4. (-11,15),(-11,6) a. 0 b. 1 c. undefined d. -1

III. Find the slope of each equation.

1. y + 3 = x 2. y = 5x 3. 6 – 2y = -x 4. -5 – y= -3x
a. undefined a. 5 a. 1/3 a. 3
b. 0 b. 0 b. 3 b. 1/3
c. 1 c. 1 c. 2 c. -3
d.-1 d. undefined d. 1/2 d. -1/3

IV. Find the equation of the line that has a given slope and y- intercept.
1. m=2 and b=7 2. m=10 and b=-3 3. m=-5 and b=-10 4. m=6 and b=6
a. y=2x - 7 a. y= 10x + 3 a. y=-5x +10 a. y=6x - 6
b. y=-2x + 7 b. y= 10x - 3 b. y= 5x -10 b. y=-6x + 6
c. y=-2x - 7 c. y= -10x - 3 c. y=-5x -10 c. y=6x + 6
d. y=2x + 7 d. y= -10x + 3 d. y= 5x +10 d. y=-6x - 6

*** If you got an honest 15 points (perfect score), you may skip this module.

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WHAT’S IN
PPREPREV
Before we precede let us have our first activity by applying slope in real life
situation.
Activity 1: Reality Check.

1. Explain how to find the slope, y-intercept, and x-

intercept of the line shown.
2. Describe a real-life situation that uses a negative
slope.
3. In a real-life situation, what does the slope of a
line represent?

WHAT’S NEW

Are you aware about the alarming situation of one of our country’s natural
treasure? Read the selection below to know more:

LETS EXERCISE

Exercise refers to any body movement that improves or maintains physical

and overall health and wellness of a person. There are several forms of exercise
such as walking, running, jogging, swimming and dancing to name a few.
However, in choosing which type of exercise best suits you, you have to consider
different factors like age, health condition, interest, schedule and resources.
Do you know that regular exercise has been shown to have many health
benefits, both physically and mentally? First, it helps increase one’s energy level.
This is because the blood circulation is improved then our muscles get enough
supply energy of oxygen and nutrients. Second, doing exercise decreases stress
level and brightens up our mood. Every time our body gets active, endorphin is
stimulated and released which helps us relax and produce positive feelings.
Lastly, it improves our thinking skills and memory because of the good flow of
blood and oxygen level to our brains.

EXAMPLE: As part of his morning routine, Isaac runs at an average rate of 7

mi/h then walks back at an average rate of 3 mi/h.
Let x = time running
y = time walking

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WHAT IS IT
1. What is exercise?
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2. Give the health benefits of doing regular exercise.

__________________________________________________________________________________

3. Enumerate the factors to be considered in choosing exercise?

__________________________________________________________________________________
4. Write an equation in standard form to relate the time Isaac could spend running
and walking if he travels a total distance of 14 miles. (use Distance = speed x time)
__________________________________________________________________________________

5. From number 4, convert your answer into the slope-intercept form of the
equation of the line.
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Slope of a line – refers to its steepness. The ratio of

vertical distance between two points and horizontal
distance between the same two points.

In figure 1, AB passes through points A (0,b) and

B(x,y). Notice that b is the y-intercept of AB. Suppose you
want to find an equation for AB. Let m represent the slope
of the line. Figure 1

𝑦−𝑏 Use the definition of

m=𝑥−0
slope. AB passes
𝑦−𝑏
m= through (x, y) and (0,
𝑥
mx= y – b b), so that x2 = x,
y= mx + b x1 = 0, y2 = y, and
y1 = b. Solve for y.

SLOPE-INTERCEPT FORM OF A The slope-intercept form of the equation

LINEAR EQUATION of a line is y = mx + b, where m is the
slope and b is the y-intercept.

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Let (x,y) and (x1,y1) be points on

Derivation of point- 𝑦−𝑦
line AB. Then the slope, m is 𝑥−𝑥1 .
slope form 1
Therefore,
m(x-x1) = y – y1

Suppose you are given the slope and y-intercept of a

line. You can find an equation of the line by substituting
these values into the slope-intercept form of the equation. For
2
example, if the slope of a line is − 3 and its y-intercept is 14,
2
an equation of the line is y = − x + 14. The standard form of
3
this equation is 2x + 3y = 42.
Recall that the standard form of the equation of a line is Ax + By = C.
If B ≠ 0, the slope and y-intercept can be found by changing the
equation to slope-intercept form.

EXAMPLES:
1. Find the slope-intercept form and the standard form of the equation of the line
2
that has a slope of and passes through (6, 7)
3
First, substitute the slope and coordinates of the point into the slope-
intercept form and solve for b.

y = mx + b
2 2
7 = ( )(6) + b → Substitute 7 for y, for m, and 6 for x.
3 3
7=4+b
3=b

Write the equation in slope – intercept form. (y =mx+ b)

2 2
y = x + 3 → Substitute for m and 3 for b.
3 3

To get the standard form, we should arrange it in the form of

Ax + By = C.

2
y= x+3
3
2
-3 = x –y → Standard form Ax + By = C
3
2
3(-3 = x –y )3 → Multiply both sides by 3
3
-9 = 2x – 3y
2x – 3y = 9 → Standard form Ax + By = C

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2. Find the slope – intercept form of the equation of a line passing through (-
2,5) , and (3, 0)

First, use the two given points to find the slope of the line

5−0
m=
−2−3
m= -1 → Remember that m represents the slope of the line
Next, substitute the slope of the coordinates of one point in the slope-
intercept form and solve the equation for b.

y = mx + b → Using the point (3,0) would yield the same result

5 = (-1) (-2) + b
3=b

The slope-intercept form of the equation of the line is y = -x + 3.

To get the standard form, arrange it in Ax + By = C
y = -x +3
x+y=3

The standard form of the equation of the line is x + y = 3.

3. Find the slope and y-intercept of a line with equation in standard form.

Recall that the standard form of the equation of a line is Ax + By = C. If

B ≠ 0, the slope and y-intercept can be found by changing the equation
to slope- intercept form.

Ax + By = C
By = - Ax + C
𝑨 𝑪 𝐴 𝐶
y=- x+ → The slope - and the y – intercept is , for B ≠ 0
𝑩 𝑩 𝐵 𝐵

4. Rewrite the equation 3x – 5y = 10 in the form y = mx + b. Determine its

slope and y- intercept.
3x – 5y = 10 → Given
3x – 5y + (-3x) = 10 + (-3x) → Addition Property of Equality
-5y = -3x + 10 → Simplify
1 1
- (-5y) = - (-3x + 10) → Multiplication Property of Equality
5 5
3
y= x–2 → Simplify
5

3
The slope is and the y= intercept is -2.
5

1
5. Rewrite the equation y = x + 3 in the form Ax + By = C.
2
1
y= x+3 → Given
2
1
2(y) = 2 x + 3)( → Multiplication Property of Equality
2
2y = x + 6 → Simplify
2y + (-x) = x + 6 + (-x) → Addition Property of Equality
-x + 2y = 6 → Simplify
(-1) (-x + 2y ) = (-1)(6) → Multiplication Property of Equality
x – 2y = -6 → Simplify

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WHAT’S MORE

Let’s begin your individual activities. Are you ready?

Activity 2: What is the largest

volcano?
Rewrite the following equation in standard form. You can find the answer
in the box below. Write the letter of your answer next to each box
containing each equation.
y= 8x + 9

y= -x + 2
10 8
y= x+
7 7

4
y=- x +3
3

y= -x + 2
−1 2
y= 4 x - 3
11 3
y= x-
8 8
y= -x + 2

M L N
8x + y = 9 3x + 12 y = -8 4x + 3y = 9

O A U
11x – 8y = 3 x+y–2=0 10x – 7y = -8

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Now that you could rewrite slope-intercept to standard form. Let us have
standard form to slope-intercept form.

Activity 3: Two Truths and a Lie

Find the lie, Find the lie,

given: given:
10x + 5y = 20 -7x + 14y = 7
a. m = -2 a. m = 2
b. b = 4 b. b = 2
c. y= -2x + 4 c. y= -2x + 2
d.

Find the lie, Find the lie,

given: given:
x + 4y = 32 -6x – 3y = 15
1
a. m = a. m = -2
4
b. b = 8 b. b = 5
1
c. y= - x + 8 c. y= -2x -5
4

Find the lie, Find the lie,

given: given:
8x - 4y = 16 10x + 5y = 20
d. m = 2 a. m = -2
e. b = -4 b. b = 4
1
f. y= - x + 4 c. y= -2x + 4
2

Find the lie, Find the lie,

given: given:
x–y=3 -8x + 4y = 24
1
a. m = 1 a. m =
4
b. b = 3 b. b = -6
c. y= -x + 3 1
c. y= x + 6
4

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Great job! It’s time for you to do the math. Can you solve the puzzle?

Activity 4: Finish Line

Color the arrow that satisfy your answer and make it to the finish line.

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

The slope of a line gives the ratio of the vertical change to the
horizontal change when going from one point to another on the
line.The vertical change is also called rise, while the horizontal
change refers to run.
𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆
𝑺𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒆(𝒎) =
𝒓𝒖𝒏

The Standard form of equation of a line: Ax +By = C

The Slope- Intercept form : y= mx + b

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WHAT I CAN DO

A. Write the slope-intercept form of the equation of each equation of a line

1. 3x – 2y = -16

2. 13x – 11y =-12

3. 9x – 7y = -7

4. x – 3y = 6

5. 6x + 5y = -15
B. Write the standard form of the following slope intercept form.

1
1. y= - x–4
2

4 4
2. y = - x +
5 5

3. y= 3x – 9

5 1
4. y= x+
6 3

1 1
5. y= - x -
6 3

ASSESSMENT

A. Multiple Choice. Identify the choice that best completes the statement or
answers the question.
1. Which equation is in Slope Intercept Form?
a. y=mx+b c. Ax+By=C
b. y=⅓x + 10y d. 5x + 10x = 100
2. What is the slope intercept form of the equation 4x - 8y = 72
a. y = -4x + 72 c. y = -4x - 9
b. y = 1/2x - 9 d. y = 4x + 9
3. What is the slope in the equation y=2x + 3?
a. 2 c. 3
b. 5 d. cannot be determined
4. What is the y-intercept in the equation y= -2x + 5
a. -2 c. 3
b. 5 d. cannot be determined
5. In the equation y=mx+b, what does the m represent?
a. slope c. y- intercept
b. linear d. point – slope

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A B C D
6 x + y =5 y=-x + 5 y=-x - 5 y=x + 5 y=x - 5

A B C D
7 2x + y = -3 y= 2x -3 y= -2x +3 y= -2x -3 y= 2x +3

A B C D
8 x–y=4 y= -x - 4 y= x + 4 y= -x + 4 y= x - 4

A B C D
9 x – 3y = 9 y=
1
𝑥+3 y= x + 3 y=
1
𝑥-3 y= x +
1
3 3 3

A B C D
10 x + 5y = 30 y=
1
𝑥-6 y =-
1
𝑥+6
1
y =- 𝑥-6
1
y = 𝑥+6
5 5 5 5

A B C D
11 y = -2x - 9 2x + y = 9 2x + y =- 9 -2x + y =- 9 2x - y =- 9

A B C D
12 y= −
11
x–1 -11x + 10y = -10 11x + 10y = -10 11x - 10y = -10 11x + 10y = 10
10
A B C D
13 y=
−7
x -
1 7x + 4y = 7 7x + 4y = -7 -7x + 4y = 7 -7x - 4y = 7
5 5

A B C D
14 y=
7
x +
3 -7x – 12y=-9 7x – 12y= 9 7x – 12y= -9 7x + 12y= 9
12 4

A B C D
15 y= -
8
x-
12 8x - 5y = -12 8x + 5y = 12 -8x + 5y = -12 8x + 5y = -12
5 5

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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

SLOPE OF A LINE STAINED GLASS

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E-math Geometry by Oronce and Mendoza pp. 478-481

Algebra Metric Edition by Addison Wesley pp. 312- 315
Learner’s Module in Mathematics 8, pp. 183-185, DepEd
R. Crisostomo, Our World of Math 8, pp. 129 – 131, VIBAL Pub. House
Walpole R. (2015) Geometry Common Core Pearson Education, Asia

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