Lesson 4.

Introduction to Systems of
Linear Equations
 Learning Competency

At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able

to illustrate a system of linear equations in two
variables (M8AL-Ih-1).
 Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the learners should be able to

do the following:

● Correctly illustrate a system of linear equations in

two variables.

● Correctly determine if a given ordered pair is a

solution to a system of linear equations in two
variables.
 Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the learners should be able to

do the following:

● Accurately illustrate a word problem as a system of

linear equations in two variables.
Let us say that you are going to
combine two solutions. The first
solution has 80% alcohol
content, and the second solution
has 30% alcohol content. How
much of each solution should
you combine to create a 50 mL
solution with 50% alcohol
content?
This problem might sound difficult and may require trial and
error, but this problem can be solved using linear equations.

You will need two linear equations to solve this problem. This
forms what we call a system of linear equations. In this lesson,
you will learn about systems of linear equations.
 Essential Questions

● How will you determine if an ordered pair is a solution to

the system of linear equations in two variables?

● How will you illustrate a word problem as a system of

linear equations in two variables?
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System of Linear Equations

This consists of at least two linear equations with one or two
variables each. It can be written in the form where , , , , , and
are real numbers, where and must not be both equal to zero.
The same applies to and .
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System of Linear Equations

Example:
is a system of linear equations in two variables.

is a systems of linear equations in one variable.

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Solution to a System to Linear Equations

The ordered pair (𝑥, 𝑦) is a solution to a system of linear
equations if the values of 𝑥 and 𝑦 satisfy each of the equations
in the system of linear equations. It is the point of intersection
of the two lines when graphed in a Cartesian plane.
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Solution to a System to Linear Equations

Example:
The ordered pair is a solution to the system .
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Let’sit!Practice

Example 1: Show that is a solution to the system

 Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 1: Show that is a solution to the system

Solution:
1. Identify and in the ordered pair.

In , it follows that and .

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Example 1: Show that is a solution to the system

Solution:
2. Substitute and to both equations.

Check if you can arrive at a true statement if is substituted to

each of the equations of the system.
 Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 1: Show that is a solution to the system

Solution:
2. Substitute and to both equations.
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Example 1: Show that is a solution to the system

Solution:
2. Substitute and to both equations.
 Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 1: Show that is a solution to the system

Solution:
Since satisfy both equations of the system, it follows that is
a solution to the system.
 Try
Let’sit!Practice

Example 2: If is a solution to the system solve for the values

of and .
 Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 2: If is a solution to the system solve for the values of and .

Solution:
1. Identify and in the ordered pair.

In , it follows that and .

 Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 2: If is a solution to the system solve for the values of and .

Solution:
2. Determine the value of in the equation.

Since is a solution to the system, it follows that when and

are substituted to the equations of the system, the resulting
equations are true statements.
 Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 2: If is a solution to the system solve for the values of and .

Solution:
Substitute and to .
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Example 2: If is a solution to the system solve for the values of and .

Solution:
3. Determine the value of in the equation.

Substitute and to .
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Example 2: If is a solution to the system solve for the values of and .

Solution:
3. Determine the value of in the equation.
 Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 2: If is a solution to the system solve for the values of and .

Solution:
Therefore, and .
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Individual Practice:

1. Is a solution to the system ?

2. For what values of and is a solution to the system ?

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Group Practice: To be done in groups of five

Russel sold 20 apples at ₱6 each and oranges at ₱5 each.

He earned ₱105 after selling all the fruits. Write a system
of linear equations that models the situation where and
represent the number of apples and oranges respectively
and determine if is a solution to the system.
 Key Points

● A system of linear equations consists of at least two

linear equations with one or two variables each. It can be
written in the form where , , , , , and are real numbers,
while and , must not be both equal to zero. The same
applies for and .
 Key Points

● The ordered pair (𝑥, 𝑦) is a solution to a system of linear

equations if the values of 𝑥 and 𝑦 satisfy each of the
equations in the system of linear equations. It is the point
of intersection of the two lines when graphed in a
Cartesian plane.
 Bibliography

Abramson, Jay. “Systems of Equations – Two Variables.” Math LibreTexts. Retrieved 17 March 2019 from
http://bit.ly/2Zzntfh

Abuzo, Emmanuel P., et. al. Mathematics Learner’s Module for Grade 8. Philippines: Book Media Press,
Inc., 2013

Dawkins, Paul. “Linear Systems with Two Variables.” Paul’s Online Notes. Retrieved 17 March 2019 from
http://bit.ly/2GFPnyW