Battleship Activity Day 1 of 2

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Objective

SWBAT solve a system of equations by graphing, even when the equations are written in standard form.

Big Idea

Engage students in solving systems of equations by playing real life Battle Ship, fake bombs and all!

Lesson Author

Christa Lemily

Bowling Green, KY

Grade Level

Eighth grade

Subjects

Math

Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Algebra

solving equations

Linear and Nonlinear Equations

Standards

8.EE.C.8

Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous linear equations.

8.EE.C.8a

Understand that solutions to a system of two linear equations in two variables correspond to points of intersection of their graphs, because points of intersection satisfy both equations simultaneously.

HSA-REI.C.5

Prove that, given a system of two equations in two variables, replacing one equation by the sum of that equation and a multiple of the other produces a system with the same solutions.

MP3

Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

MP6

Attend to precision.

MP7

Look for and make use of structure.