In questions #1-3, students will make connections with solving a system of equations algebraically and solving the system graphically. This serves as an introduction to the substitution method of solving a system of equations. Students are able to connect a procedure that they have mastered in 7th and 8th grade to the concept of functions. Students can also verify that the procedure extends to other functions such as absolute value and exponential functions. Solving abosolute value and exponential functions algebraically is not required but can be used as an extension.
Writing prompt: If someone from our class was absent today, how would you explain the lesson? What things did you find confusing that you might want to emphasize? What things were easy?