Unit 3: Solving Linear Equations

Common Core Standards:

• Solve linear equations in one variable.   8.EE.7
• Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous linear equations.   8.EE.8
• Interpret the equation y = mx + b as defining a linear function, whose graph is a straight line; give examples of functions that are not linear.   8.F.3
• Use the equation of a linear model to solve problems in the context of bivariate measurement date, interpreting the slope and intercept.    8.SP.3  

2008 Math Standards:

• Use directed graphs to solve problems.   M08-S2C4-01
• Evaluate an expression containing variables by substituting rational numbers for variables.   M08-S3C3-02