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Solving Systems by Graphing

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Systems of Linear Equations
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
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TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
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TI-Nspire Version
3.6
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS

Solving Systems by Graphing

Activity Overview

Explore moving a point to illustrate solving systems of linear equations graphically.

Objectives

  • Students will visualize a solution to a system of equations.
  • Students will explore a system that intersects in one point and identify the ordered pair that represents the solution.

Vocabulary

  • solution
  • system of equations
  • linear equations

About the Lesson

In this activity, students will explore moving a point to illustrate solving systems of linear equations graphically. This method could be used as a check to solving algebraically.

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Systems of Linear Equations
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire™ Apps for iPad®
TI-Nspire Version
3.6
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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