Mathematics

Quarter 1 – Module 14:

“Illustrating Systems of
Linear Equations in Two
Variables’’

CO_Q1_Mathematics8_M14
Mathematics – Grade 8
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Quarter 1 – Module 14: Illustrating Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 14:
“Illustrating Systems of
Linear Equations in Two
Variables’’
Introductory Message
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 What I Need to Know

This module covers key concepts of linear equations in two variables. It focuses on
the illustrating systems of linear equations in two variables. In this module, the
students will describe mathematical expressions and mathematical equations. The
lesson is arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in
which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now
using.

This module contains:

Lesson 1- Illustrating Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables.

Objectives: After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. define a system of linear equations in two variables;
2. identify the three types of system of linear equations in two variables; and
3. represent real-life situations using systems of linear equations in two
variables.

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 What I Know

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on a separate sheet
of paper.

1. Which of the following is true about the system of linear equations in two
variables?

I. Any set of linear equations.

II. A set of two or more linear equations in two variables.
III. A system of linear equations may have only one solution, infinitely many
solutions, or no solution at all.
IV. A system of linear equations in two variables can be solved algebraically or
graphically.

A. I and II C. I, II, and III

B. II and III D. II, III, and IV

2. Which of the following pair of equations could NOT be considered a system of

linear equation in two variables?

7𝑥 − 𝑦 = 8 −𝑥 + 6𝑦 = 2
A. { C. {
2𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 8 7𝑥 = 𝑦 − 12
𝑦 = 𝑥−8 4𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 4 = 0
B. {5 D. {
𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 8 𝑥𝑦 2 = −9
2
𝑦 = 4𝑥 − 2
3. Which system of linear equation is equivalent to {1 ?
𝑥−5=𝑦
2
4𝑥 − 𝑦 = 2 4𝑥 − 𝑦 = 2
A. { C. {
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 5 𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 10

4𝑥 − 𝑦 = −2 4𝑥 + 𝑦 = −2
B. { D. {
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 10 𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 5
3
𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 1
2
4. Which system of linear equation is the same as { 1 ?
5𝑥 − 𝑦 = 10
2
3𝑥 − 8𝑦 = 2 8𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 2
A. { C. {
10𝑥 − 𝑦 = 20 𝑥 − 10𝑦 = 5
3𝑥 + 8𝑦 = 2 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = −8
B. { D. {
10𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 5 4𝑥 − 𝑦 = 20

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5. Which of the following is a system of linear equations in two variables?

−𝑦 = 4 5 − 2𝑦 = 4
A. { C. {
𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 4 −3𝑥 + 𝑦 = −2
2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 4 𝑥+3=𝑦
B. { D. {
2𝑥 = −2 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 6

6. Which of the following system of linear equation in two variables is consistent and
independent?
3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 1 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 5
A. { C. {
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 5 3𝑥 + 9𝑦 = 15
𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 1 𝑥−𝑦 = 1
B. { D. {
𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 5 𝑥 − 𝑦 = −5
7. Which of the following systems of linear equation in two variables is consistent
and dependent?
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 5 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = −5
A. { C. {
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = −3 3𝑥 + 9𝑦 = 15
3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 6 𝑥−𝑦 = 1
B. { D. {
15𝑥 − 10𝑦 = 30 𝑥+𝑦 = 4

8. Which of the following system of linear equations is inconsistent?

5𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 10 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4
A. { C. {
2𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 10 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 2
4𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 12 5𝑥 + 𝑦 = −3
B. { D. {
12𝑥 − 9𝑦 = −36 15𝑥 + 3𝑦 = −9

9. Which of the following equations can be paired with 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 8 to make a

consistent and independent system of equations?

A. −3𝑥 − 6𝑦 = −24 C. 3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 4
B. 7𝑥 + 14𝑦 = −16 D. 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 16

10. Which of the following equations can be paired with 3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 5 to make a

consistent and dependent system of linear equations?

A. −15x + 10y = −25 C. x + 2y = 1

B. 6𝑥 − 4𝑦 = −10 D. 12𝑥 + 8𝑦 = 2
11. Which of the following ordered pairs satisfies the given system of linear
𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 5
equation { ?
3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = −5
A. (7,4) C. (7, −4)

B. (−7, −4) D. (−7, 4)

12. All of the following ordered pairs satisfy the system of linear equation
𝑥+𝑦 = 6
{ EXCEPT:
2𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 12
A. (3, 3) C. ( 5,1)

B. (4, 2) D. (7, -2)

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13. Mario invested a total of P 25,000 in his two funds paying 6 % and 8%,
respectively in annual interest. The combined annual interest is P 1,800. What
system of linear equations in two variables will best represent the situation?
𝑥 + 𝑦 = 25,000 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 25,000
A. { C. {
0.06𝑥 + 0.08𝑦 = 1,800 0.08𝑥 + 0.06𝑦 = 1,800
𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1,800 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1,800
B. { D. {
0.06𝑥 + 0.08𝑦 = 2,500 0.06𝑥 − 0.08𝑦 = 25,000

14. Is 𝑥 + 𝑦 2 = 5 and 𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 6 a system of linear equation in two variables?

A. Yes, because it has two variables, 𝑥 and 𝑦.
B. No, because the degree in one of the equations is not 1.
C. Yes, because it is written in standard form and in general form.
D. No, because the constants A, B, and C are all real numbers, but A and B
are not both zero.

15. Jayda was tasked by her teacher to verify if the ordered pair (−1, 2) will satisfy
4𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 2
to the system { . Her solution is shown below.
5𝑥 − 𝑦 = −7

Equation1: 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 2 Equation2: 5𝑥 − 𝑦 = −7
4(−1) + 3(2) = 2 5(−1) − (2) = −7
−4 + 6 = 2 −5 − 2 = −7
2 = 2 −7 = −7

Was her solution correct?

A. Yes, because she substituted the values of the variable x = 1and 𝑦 = -2.
B. Yes, because she followed the process of evaluating the system of linear
equations.
C. No, because the point (-1, 2) is not a common point of the given system
of linear equations in two variables.
D. No, because she is supposed to make two false statements that makes a
solution of the system of linear equations.

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 Lesson Illustrating Systems of
1 Linear Equations in Two
Variables
In today’s “new normal” setting, almost everyone relies on digital
communications to reach out their friends and family, deliver work/services from
home, and even purchase basic necessities such as food, clothing, medicine, etc.
Hence, there is an increasing number of subscribers in the mobile
telecommunications industry.

In most cases, these telecommunication companies sold services on similar

basis. For instance, these companies charge a fixed cost for a given number of
gigabytes (GB) of mobile data subscription, unlimited calls to the same network, and
a certain number of minutes of call and text messages sent to other networks plus
an additional cost per kilobytes of mobile data used, number of minutes of call and
text messages to other networks above that limit.

How would one know which plan is best to choose and which network services
are good to avail? To answer these questions, we need to recognize that there is more
than one variable involved and situation such as this can be modelled using linear
equations in two variables.

Let us begin this module by reactivating your basic knowledge involving linear
equations in two variables.

What’s In

Transform Me!

Directions: Transform each pair of equations into the slope-intercept form (𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 +

𝑏) and identify the slope (𝑚) and y-intercept (𝑏). Write your answers on
a separate sheet of paper.

Slope-intercept
Given Form Slope (𝑚) y-intercept (𝑏)
(𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏)
1. 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 5 and
𝑥−𝑦 = 1
2. 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 6 and
6𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 12
3. 2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 5 and
2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3

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Questions:

1. Were you able to transform each equation into its slope-intercept form
correctly?
2. What have you observed with the slope(𝑚) and y-intercept (𝑏) of the pair of
equations in item 1? item 2? item 3?
3. If you are to find ordered pairs that will satisfy both equations in each item,
how would you do it?
4. What ordered pair/s, if there’s any, that would satisfy both equations in item
1? item 2? item 3?

What’s New

Connect Me

Directions: Match the linear equations on column A to its ordered pairs on column
B. Choose the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.

Column A Column B
1. {
𝑥+𝑦=4  (1, 2)
𝑥−𝑦=2
 (3, 1)
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 5
2. {
4𝑥 − 𝑦 = 2  (6, −1)
𝑥−𝑦 = 3
3. {  (4, 1)
3𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 9

𝑥 + 𝑦 = −4  (−1, −3)
4. {
2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 7
 (−2, −4)
𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 14
5. {
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 2

Questions:

1. How did you determine the corresponding solution of each system of linear
equation?
2. What difficulties did you encounter in finding the solution?
3. How will you address the difficulties experienced in finding the solution?

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 What is It

In order for you to investigate situations such as that of the best network
services and plan to avail, you need to recognize that you are dealing with more than
one variable and probably more than one equation.

A system of linear equations is a set of two or more equations of the same

variables in each equation. It can have no solution, one solution, or infinite
solutions. To solve the system of linear equations is to find the value of two variables
that will satisfy the equations in the system.

Suppose you take the pair of equations 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 5 and 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1. Note that there
are infinitely many pair of numbers whose sum is 5, hence, you can say that there
are infinitely many ordered pairs (𝑥, 𝑦) that will satisfy the equation and some of
these are shown in Table 1 below. Similarly, if you consider the equation 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1,
you can also say that there are infinitely many pair of numbers whose difference is
1, hence, you can also say that there are infinitely many ordered pair (𝑥, 𝑦) that will
satisfy 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1 and some of these are shown in Table 2 below.

𝑥+𝑦 = 5 𝑥−𝑦 = 1
𝑥 𝑦 (𝑥, 𝑦) 𝑥 𝑦 (𝑥, 𝑦)
0 5 (0,5) 0 −1 (0, −1)
1 4 (1,4) 1 0 (1,0)
2 3 (2,3) 2 1 (2,1)
𝟒 𝟏 (𝟒, 𝟏) 3 2 (3,2)
5 0 (5,0) 𝟒 𝟏 (𝟒, 𝟏)
Table 1 Table 2

From tables 1 and 2, you see that the ordered pair (4,1) satisfies both 𝑥 + 𝑦 =
5 and 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1. If you are to consider the equations simultaneously, then you can
write this as:

𝑥+𝑦 = 5
{
𝑥−𝑦 = 1

This can be read as “the system of equations 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 5 and 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1”.

Since the ordered pair (4,1) satisfies both equations, then it is called a
solution to the system of equations. A solution of a system of linear equations is an
ordered pair (𝑥, 𝑦) that satisfies both equations.

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 Generally, there are three types of systems of linear equations in two variables
according to the number of solutions. Here are the three types of system of linear
equations as shown in the table below.

System of Slope-intercept Slope Y- Number Type of

Linear Form intercept of System of
Equations Solutions Linear
Equations
1. {
𝑥+𝑦 =5
{
𝑦 = −𝑥 + 5 𝑚1 ≠ 𝑚2 𝑏1 ≠ 𝑏2 One Consistent
𝑥−𝑦=1 𝑦 = 𝑥−1 solution and
Independent
2. {
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 6
𝑦 =
−3
𝑥+3
𝑚1 = 𝑚2 𝑏1 = 𝑏2 Infinitely Consistent
6𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 12 2
{ Many and
−3
𝑦 = 𝑥+3 Solutions Dependent
2
3. {
2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 5
{
𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 5 𝑚1 = 𝑚2 𝑏1 ≠ 𝑏2 No Inconsistent
2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 3 solution

𝑥+𝑦 =5
Example 1. {
𝑥−𝑦 =1

You already know from the discussion above that the ordered pair (4,1) is a
solution to the given system of equations. Hence, you only need to check on the
slopes and 𝑦 − 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑠 of the given pair of equations. Transforming each equation
into the slope-intercept form, you get:
Equation 1: Equation 2:
𝑥+𝑦 = 5 𝑥−𝑦 = 1
𝑥−𝑥+𝑦 = 5−𝑥 𝑥−𝑥−𝑦 = 1−𝑥
𝑦 =
−𝑥 + 5 −𝑦 = −𝑥 + 1
𝒎 = −𝟏 ; 𝒃 =5 (−1)(−𝑦) = (−1)(−𝑥 + 1)
𝑦 = 𝑥−1
𝒎= 𝟏 ; 𝒃 = −𝟏
Observe that the slope of equation 1 is not equal to the slope of equation 2.
Hence, 𝑚1 ≠ 𝑚2 . This system of linear equations is consistent and independent.
This system of linear equations has exactly one solution. The slopes of the lines
defined by the equations are not equal, their y-intercepts could be equal or unequal.

In your next lesson, you can verify that by graphical method, the graphs of
these equations intersect at exactly one point and that point of intersection is at (4,1).

3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 6
Example 2. {
6𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 12

Transforming each equation into the slope-intercept form, you get:

Equation 1: Equation 2:
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 6 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 12

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 3𝑥 − 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 6 − 3𝑥 6𝑥 − 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 12 − 6𝑥

2𝑦 = −3𝑥 + 6 4𝑦 = −6𝑥 + 12

1 = 1 1 = 1
(2𝑦) (−3𝑥 (4𝑦) (−6𝑥 + 12)
2 2 4 4
+ 6)

𝑦 = −3 𝑦 = −3
𝑥+3 𝑥+3
2 2
−3 −3
𝒎= ; 𝒃=𝟑 𝒎= ; 𝒃=𝟑
2 2

Observe that the slopes of both equations are equal, and the y-intercepts of
both equations are also equal, hence, 𝑚1 = 𝑚2 and 𝑏1 = 𝑏2 .

What are some of the ordered pairs that will satisfy both equations? You can
test some ordered pairs as shown below and determine whether these set of points
when substituted to both equations will yield a true statement.

a. the y-intercept: (0,3)

Equation 1: 𝑥 = 0; 𝑦 = 3 Equation 2: 𝑥= 0; 𝑦 = 3
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 6 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 12
3(0) + 2(3) = 6 6(0) + 4(3) = 12
6 = 6  12 = 12 

b. the x-intercept: (2,0)

Equation 1: 𝑥= 2; 𝑦 = 0 Equation 2: 𝑥= 2; 𝑦 = 0
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 6 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 12
3(2) + 2(0) = 6 6(2) + 4(0) = 12
6 = 6  12 = 12 

c. Another point (6, −6)

Equation 1: 𝑥= 6; 𝑦 = −6 Equation 2: 𝑥 = 6; 𝑦 = −6
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 6 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 12
3(6) + 2(−6) = 6 6(6) + 4(−6) = 12
18 − 12 = 6 36 − 24 = 12
6 = 6  12 = 12 

And you can go on testing infinitely many ordered pairs to show that indeed
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 6
the system { has infinitely many solutions. Another thing that you
6𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 12
can do to is to show that one equation is equivalent to the other. That is, in the
example above, equation 2 can be obtained by multiplying each term of equation 1
by 2. Conversely, equation 1 can be obtained by dividing each term of equation 2 by

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2. Hence, the two equations are equivalent. This system of linear equations is
consistent and dependent.

In your next lesson, you can verify that by graphical method, the graphs of
these two equations coincide. That is, the points in the graph of 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 6 are
exactly the same points in the graph of 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 12.

2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 5
Example 3. {
2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3

Transforming these equations into the slope-intercept form, we get:

Equation 1: Equation 2:
2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 5 2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3
2𝑥 − 2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 5 − 2𝑥 2𝑥 − 2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3 − 2𝑥
−𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 5 −𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 3
(−1)(−𝑦) = (−1)(−2𝑥 + 5) (−1)(−𝑦) = (−1)(−2𝑥 + 3)
𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 5 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 3
𝒎= 𝟐 ; 𝒃 = −𝟓 𝒎= 𝟐 ; 𝒃 = −𝟑

Observe that the slope of equation 1 is equal to the slope of equation 2 but the
y-intercept of equation 1 is not equal to the y-intercept of equation 2. Hence, 𝑚1 =
𝑚2 and 𝑏1 ≠ 𝑏2 . This system of linear equations is inconsistent. It has no solution.

Again, in your next lesson you can verify that by graphical method, the graphs
of these two equations do not intersect at any point, hence, they are parallel.

Recall that at the beginning of this lesson, it has been mentioned that real-life
situations can be modelled using system of linear equations in two variables. Now let
us explore some of these using the examples below.

Example 4. A mobile network provider offers a postpaid sim-only plan that costs
Php999 per month plus Php2.50 per text message sent to other networks. Another
mobile network sim-only plan costs Php1299 per month but offers Php1 only for
every text message sent to other networks. What are the two equations that can be
used to represent the total monthly cost (𝑦) of the number of text messages (𝑥) sent
to other networks?

Answer:
Let 𝑥 be the total number of text messages sent to other networks
𝑦 be the total monthly cost of x text messages sent to other
networks

Hence, we have the two equations:

𝑦 = 2.5𝑥 + 999 and 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 1299

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 𝑦 = 2.5𝑥 + 999
We can write these equations as a system: { .
𝑦 = 𝑥 + 1299

Note: In your succeeding lesson, you will be able to know how to solve
the system and determine which mobile network is best and wise to
choose using the algebraic method.

Example 5. Matthew and Minard are selling fruits for a school fundraising activity.
Customers can buy small and large pieces of oranges. Matthew sells 3 small pieces
and 14 large pieces of oranges for a total of 𝑃ℎ𝑝203.00. Minard sells 11 small pieces
of oranges and 11 large pieces of oranges for a total of 𝑃ℎ𝑝 220.00. Write linear
equations to represent the cost of a small and large pieces of oranges.

Answer:
Let 𝑥 be the number of small pieces of oranges
𝑦 be the number of large pieces of oranges

Hence, we have the two equations:

3𝑥 + 14𝑦 = 203 and 11𝑥 + 11𝑦 = 220

3𝑥 + 14𝑦 = 203
We can write these equations as a system: { .
11𝑥 + 11𝑦 = 220

Note: In your succeeding lesson, you will be able to know how to solve
the system and determine the costs of each small and large oranges
using the algebraic method.
.

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 What’s More

Activity 1. What am I?

Directions: Complete the table below and write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = −7 𝑥 − 𝑦 = −5 𝑥+𝑦 =1
1. { 2. { 3. {
2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 8 𝑥+𝑦 = 1 3𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 3

Slope-intercept form Slope Y- Number of Type of System

intercept Solutions of Linear
Equation
1.
2.

3.

Questions:
1. What helped you determine whether the system of linear equations is
consistent and independent, consistent, and dependent, or inconsistent?
2. What does the slope and y-intercept of the system of linear equations tell
you about its number of solution/s?

Activity 2: Let’s Sell!

Directions: Read the situation below and answer the questions that follow. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Situation: A store will sell 3 large and 4 small flowerpots for Php205. They will also
sell 2 large and 3 small flowerpots for Php145. Let 𝑥 represents large pot, and 𝑦
represents small pot.

Questions:

1. What equations can be used to model the situation?

2. Do the equations form a system of linear equations in two variables? Explain
your answer.

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 What I Have Learned

Complete Me!

Directions: Supply the correct term to complete the statement. Write your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.

1. The solution to a system of linear equations in two variables is an ordered pair

that satisfies the given _______________.
2. A system of linear equations is a set of ___________ of the same variables in each
equation.

3. In the given system 𝒙 – 𝒚 = −𝟏 and 𝟐𝒙 + 𝒚 = 𝟒, the solution is _______________

because the values satisfy the given equations.

4. The system of linear equation is consistent and independent when it has only
_________.
5. The system of linear equation is consistent and dependent when the slopes of the
lines and the y-intercepts are _______.
6. The system of linear equation is inconsistent when the slopes of the lines defined
by the equations are equal, but their y-intercepts are ________.

What I Can Do

It’s your turn!

Directions: Read the situation below and answer the questions that follow. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Mr. Castillo makes small and large gift boxes to be sold during the Christmas
season. The materials for a small gift box costs P15 while the materials for a large
gift box costs P20. In a day, he has to finish making 6 boxes and spend only P110
for the materials.

Questions:

1. What equations can be used to model the situation?

2. How many small gift boxes and large gift boxes will he be able to finish in one
day?

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Your output will be rated using the following rubrics:

Criteria Outstanding Satisfactory Developing Beginning

4 3 2 1
Accuracy of The The The The
Computations computations computations computations computations
done are done are done are with done are
accurate and accurate and 1 or 2 errors erroneous and
show deep show and show little show no
understanding understanding understanding understanding
of the of the of the of the
concepts of concepts of concepts of concepts of
system of system of system of system of
linear linear linear linear
equations in equations in equations in equations in
two variables. two variables. two variables. two variables.
An
explanation is
provided in
each step of
the
computation.

Assessment

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

1. Which of the following is NOT a system of linear equations in two variables?

𝑥−𝑦+5 4𝑥 − 8𝑦 = 12
A. { C. { 1
−3𝑥 2 = 0 2𝑥 − 𝑦 = −12
3
3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 5 𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 5
B. { D. {3
𝑥 − 11𝑦 = −1 𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 7
5
1
𝑦 = 𝑥−4
2. What system of linear equations in two variables is equivalent to { 2 ?
𝑦 = 4𝑥 − 5

x − 2y = 8 x−y = 8
A. { C. {
4x − y = 5 4x − 2y = 5

4x − y = −2 x + 2y = −8
B. { D. {
x + 2y = −5 x − 4y = −5

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𝑥 − 𝑦 = −3
5
3. What system of linear equations in two variables is the same as { 2 ?
𝑦 = 𝑥−5
3

4x + 10y = 5 4x − 5y = −15
A. { C. {
2x − 3y = 15 2x − 3y = 15
4𝑥 − 10𝑦 = 15 4𝑥 + 10𝑦 = −5
B. { D. {
2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 15 3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = −15

𝑥 + 4𝑦 = −1
4. Which of the following ordered pairs satisfies the system { ?
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 1

A. (−3, 1) C. (3, 1)
B. (−3, −1) D. (3, −1)

5. Which of the following equations can be paired with 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 4 to make a

consistent and independent system?

A. 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3 C. 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2
B. 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 2 D. 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 3

6. What equation is best paired to 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 3 to make an inconsistent system of

linear equations in two variables?

A. 𝑥– 𝑦 = 4 C. 𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 1
B. 𝑥 + 2 = 𝑦 D. 𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 3

7. Which of the following equations can be paired with 6𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 24 to make a

consistent and dependent system?
A. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 8 C. 𝑦 = 6𝑥 + 24
B. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 8 D. 𝑦 = 6𝑥 − 24
1
𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 4
2
8. What system of linear equations in two variables is the same as { 1 ?
𝑥− 𝑦=6
3
𝑥 − 8𝑦 = 8 8𝑥 − 𝑦 = 8
A. { C. {
3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 18 𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 18

𝑥 + 8𝑦 = 8 8𝑥 + 𝑦 = −8
B. { D. {
3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 18 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = −18

9. Which of the following is a system of linear equations in two variables?

−𝑥 = 5 3−𝑦 = 8
A. { C. {
𝑦 − 4𝑦 = 4 −6𝑥 + 𝑦 = 6

3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 4 𝑥+4=𝑦
B. { D. {
4𝑥 = −3 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 = −8

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 2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 4
10. All of the following ordered pairs satisfy the system { , EXCEPT:
4𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 8
A. (0, −4) C. (4, 4 )
B. (2, 0) D. (0,2 )
2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4
11. Which of the following statements is true about the system { ?
𝑥−𝑦 = 2
A. There is an ordered pair (2,0) that satisfies both equations.
B. There are infinitely many ordered pair that satisfy both equations.
C. The slope of the first equation is equal to the slope of the second
equation.
D. The slope and the y-intercept of the first equation and second equation
are equal.
𝑥 + 𝑦 = 15
12. Which statement is true about the system { ?
3𝑥 + 3𝑦 = −10
A. There is one ordered pair that will both equations.
B. There is no ordered pair that will satisfy both equations.
C. Equation 2 is obtained by multiplying each term in equation 1 by 3.
D. There are infinitely many ordered pairs that will satisfy both equations.

13. Which of the following system of linear equations can best represent the problem:
“The sum of two numbers is 3, thrice the first number plus twice the second
number is 7.”?
𝑥+𝑦 = 3 𝑥−𝑦 =3
A. { C. {
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 7 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 7
𝑥+𝑦 = 3 𝑥+𝑦 = 3
B. { D. {
2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 7 3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 7

14. Neria is buying 𝑃ℎ𝑝1500 worth of flowering plants. A pot of rose costs 𝑃ℎ𝑝150 and
a pot of gumamela costs 𝑃ℎ𝑝75. While Zasha is buying 𝑃ℎ𝑝1400 worth of flowering
plants. A pot of bromeliad costs 𝑃ℎ𝑝200 and a pot of santan costs 𝑃ℎ𝑝50. Which
of the following system of equations best represent the situation?

150𝑥 + 75𝑦 = 1500 75𝑥 + 150𝑦 = 1500

A. { C. {
200𝑥 + 50𝑦 = 1400 50𝑥 − 200𝑦 = 1400

150𝑥 − 75𝑦 = 1500 150𝑥 − 75𝑦 = 1500

B. { D. {
200𝑥 − 50𝑦 = 1400 200𝑥 − 50𝑦 = 1400
15. Dustin Zayd was tasked by his teacher to find an ordered pair that satisfies the
6𝑥 − 5𝑦 = −2
given system { . He answered (3, 4). Was Dustin Zayd correct?
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = −11

A. No, because he did not follow the steps in evaluating system of linear
equations in two variables.
B. No, because the point (3, 4) does not satisfy the given system of linear
equations in two variables.
C. Yes, because he substituted the variable of 𝑥 = 3 and 𝑦 = 4 to the system
of linear equations.
D. Yes, because he yielded two true statements that makes a solution of the
system of linear equations.

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 Additional Activities

Mathematics and art are related in a variety of ways. Mathematics can be

discerned in arts such as music, dance, and in many forms of visual arts. Hence,
your task is to compose a jingle, dance video, painting or collage, or any other
art forms to share your learning in illustrating a system of linear equations in
two variables, particularly its relevance to your life.

Your output will be rated using the following rubric.

Criteria Performance Level

Beginning Developing Approaching Proficient Advanced
(6 points) (7 points) Proficiency (9 points) (10 points)
(8 points)
Output Limited Output meets Output meets Output meets Output
Requirements evidence of some most all exceeds
output requirements, requirements requirements requirements
requiremen guidelines, , guidelines, , guidelines, , guidelines,
ts and and and and
objectives objectives objectives objectives at
with the an advanced
capacity to level
advance
Craftsmanship/ Limited Some Output is Proficient Advanced
Technique developing developing needing use of tools, use of tools,
knowledge knowledge of better media, and media, and
of tools, understandin attention to techniques. techniques.
and media g the tools the use of Most All elements
techniques and media. tools and elements are are skillful
Techniques media. skillful and and complete
were not Recognizes complete
used necessary with capacity
techniques to advance
Productivity Limited Minimal effort Adequate Proficient Advanced
effort to to develop effort to effort to effort to
develop ideas, develop develop develop
ideas, produce work ideas, ideas, ideas,
produce or use time produce work produce work produce work
work or use well. Rarely or use time or use time or use time
time well. accessed well. well. Often well.
Almost resources Sometimes accessed Accessed
never accessed resources available
accessed resources resources
resources when needed

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 Criteria Performance Level
Beginning Developing Approaching Proficient Advanced
(6 points) (7 points) Proficiency (9 points) (10 points)
(8 points)
Critical Limited Minimal Adequate Proficient Advanced
Thinking attempt to attempt to attempt to attempt to attempt to
accurately accurately accurately accurately accurately
interpret interpret interpret interpret interpret
process process and process and process and process and
and content content content content content
Critical Limited Recognizes Some use of Proficient Advanced
Response attempt to some artistic artistic use of artistic use of artistic
make vocabulary vocabulary. vocabulary. vocabulary.
connection although Does not Creates Creates
s to the unclear. Does create some relevant
artistic not create comparisons comparisons comparisons
process comparisons to global to global to global
to global issues or issues or issues or
issues or cultural cultural cultural
cultural context context with contexts
context the capacity
to advance

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What’s More
What I Know Assessment
Activity 2 “Let’s Sell”
1. D 1. A
2. D 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 205 2. A
3. C 1. { 3. C
2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 145
4. A 4. D
5. D 2. Yes. (Explanation may 5. C
6. A vary.) 6. C
7. B 7. A
8. B 8. A
What I Have Learned
9. C 9. D
10. A 1. equation 10. D
11. B 2. two or more 11. A
12. D 3. (1,2) 12. B
13. A 4. one solution 13. A
14. B 5. equal 14. A
15. B 6. not equal 15. B
What’s In What I can Do
Additional Activities
1. 𝑦 = −𝑥 + 5; 𝑚 = −1; 𝑏 = 5 1. 𝐱 + 𝐲 = 𝟔 (𝐞𝐪. 𝟏)
𝑦 = 𝑥 − 1; 𝑚 = 1; 𝑏 = −1 Answers may vary.
3 3 15x + 20y = 110 (eq. 2)
2. 𝑦 = − 𝑥 + 3; 𝑚 = − ;𝑏 =3
2 2
3 3
𝑦 = − 𝑥 + 3; 𝑚 = − ; 𝑏 = 2. Mr. Castillo will be able to
2 2
finish 2 small boxes and 4
3
large boxes in one day.
3. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 5; 𝑚 = 2; 𝑏 = −5
𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 3; 𝑚 = 2; 𝑏 = −3 (Note: Answer in item 2 must
be accompanied with
computations)
What's New
Connect me
1. (3,1)
2. (1,2)
3. (4,1)
4. (-1, -3)
5. (-2, 4)
What’s More
Activity 1. What Am I?
Slope-intercept Form Slope Y-intercept Number of Type of System of
Solutions Linear Equation
2 7 𝑚1 = 𝑚2 𝑏1 ≠ 𝑏2 No solution Inconsistent
𝑦= 𝑥+
3 3
1. { 2 −8
𝑦= 𝑥+
3 3
𝑦 =𝑥+5 𝑚1 ≠ 𝑚2 𝑏1 ≠ 𝑏2 One solution Consistent and
2.{
𝑦 = −𝑥 + 1 Independent
𝑦 = −𝑥 + 1 𝑚1 = 𝑚2 𝑏1 = 𝑏2 Infinitely many Consistent and
3. {
𝑦 = −𝑥 + 1 solutions dependent
Answer Key
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2013. Published by the Department of Education
Chua, Simon L.et. al, Soaring 21st Century Mathematics Living with Elementary
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Chua, Simon L.et. al, Mastering Intermediate Algebra II, 2005. SIBS Publishing House,
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