Mathematics 8 (Quarter 1)

Week: 9 Date: Oct. 19 – 23, 2020

Learning Competencies & Codes: 1. Finds the equation of a line given a. two points; b.the slope and
a point ; c.the slope and its intercepts. M8AL - Ig – 1
2. Solves problems involving systems of linear equations in two
variables by (a) graphing; (b) substitution; (c) elimination.
Name: ____________________________________ Section: ________________
Address: __________________________________ Contact No.: ________________
Lesson 1 Finding the Equation of the Line
(Source: Mathematics Learner’s Module in Grade 8; pp. 192-195)

The equation of the line can be determined using the following formulas:

a. Slope-intercept form
y = mx + b
b. Point-slope form
y - y1 = m(x - x1)
c. Two-point form
y 2− y 1
y – y1 = (x – x1)
x 2−x 1

A. Slope – intercept form

The linear equation y = mx + b is in slope – intercepted form. The slope of the line is m and the
y – intercept is b

Example 1: Find the equation of the line whose slope is 3 and y – intercept is -5.
Substituting:
y = mx + b
y = 3x + (-5)
y = 3x - 5  equation of the line

Example 2: Find the equation of the line using the illustration below
y
Choose two points that are on the line
and calculate the slope between the two
points.

y 2− y 1 (−1)−3 −4 −2 (-3, 3) (0, 1)

m= = = =
x 2−x 1 3−(−3) 6 3

We can find the b-value, the y- intercept

by looking at the graph.
x
b = 1 (the point where a line crosses the
y-axis of a graph)
We’ve got a value for m and a value for b. (3,-1)
This gives us the linear function
−2
y= x +1  equation of the line
3

B. Point-slope Form of the Equation of a Line

The linear equation y – y1 = m(x – x1) is the point-slope form. The value of m is the slope of the
line which contains a fixed point P1(x1, y1)

Example 1: Find the equation of the line when slope (m) is -5 and the fixed point of (-3, 9).

From the equation

y – y1 = m(x – x1)
 Substituting values:
y – 9 = -5[(x – (-3))]
y – 9 = -5(x + 3)
y – 9 = -5x -15
_____+9 = +9
y = -5x – 6  equation of the line

C. Two-point form of the Equation of a Line

y 2− y 1
The linear equation y – y1 = (x – x1), is the two-point form, where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are
x 2−x 1
the coordinates of P1 and P2, respectively.

Example 1: Find the equation of the line that passes through (3, 4) and (4, 7).

From the formula:

y 2− y 1
y – y1 = (x – x1)
x 2−x 1
Substituting values
7−4
y–4= (x – 3)
4−3
3
y – 4 = (x – 3)
1
3 x −9
y–4=
1
y - 4 = 3x – 9
____+4_____ +4__
y = 3x – 5  equation of the line

Activity 1
Directions: Find the equation of the line given the following:
1. Points (8, 4) and (6, 10)
2. m = -5; (-3, 9)
3. m = 2, b = 3
4. m = -1; (7, 2)
5. Points (3, -1) and (7, -5)

Lesson 2 Word Problems Involving Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables

(Source: Intermediate Algebra; pp. 22-27)

Many types of real life mathematical problems can be solved using a system of linear equations.
Just like in the proper way of wearing face mask wherein it has some tips to follow; in solving
word problems in linear equations in two variables, we follow also steps in order for us to arrive at the
correct answer from the situations given.

A. Number Relations Problems

Example 1: A stage theater sold tickets for 500 pesos. Senior citizens received a discount of
20%, and paid only 400 pesos. On the initial showing, the theater sold 450 tickets and registered a total
of 207,500 pesos. How many of each type of tickets were sold?

Solution:
Let x = number of 500-peso tickets sold
y = number of 400-peso tickets sold
500x = amount received for 500-peso tickets
400y = amount received for 400-peso tickets
The system of equations consists of:
x + y = 450  equation 1
500x + 400y = 207,500  equation 2

Solve for y in terms of x in equation 1.

y = 450 - x
Substitute 450 – x for y in equation 2.
500x + 400(450 – x) = 207,500
500x + 180, 000 – 400x = 207,500
 100x = 27,500
x = 275, number of 500-peso tickets sold
y = 450 – 275
y = 175, number of 400-peso tickets sold

The solution of the system is (275,175)

The number of 500-peso tickets sold is 275. The number of 400-peso tickets sold is 175.

B. Age Problem
Example 2: Mother is three times as old as her son. Ten years from now, Mother will be two
times as old as her son. How old are they now?

Solution:
Let y = age of Mother
x = age of her son
Mother is three times as old as her son so, we have
Y = 3x  equation1
In ten years, Mother will be two times as old as her son. Thus, we have
Y + 10 = 2(x + 10)  equation 2
Solve for y in terms of x in equation 2
Y = 2x + 10
Thus, we have the system
Y = 3x  equation 1
Y = 2x + 10  equation 2

Subtract equation 2 from equation 1.

y = 3x y = 3x
-(y = 2x + 10) + -y = -2x – 10
0 = x – 10
X = 10
Therefore, the son is 10 years old now while Mother is y = 3(10) = 30 years old now.

Activity 2
Directions: Solve the following problems.
1. The sum of two numbers is 14 and their difference is 2. Find the numbers.
2. If twice the age of son is added to age of father, the sum is 56. But if twice the age of
the father is added to the age of son, the sum is 82. Find the ages of father and son.
3. Two pens and one eraser cost 35 pesos and 3 pencils and four erasers cost 65
pesos. Find the cost of pencil and eraser separately.

__________________________
Parent’s Name & Signature
Teachers Name & Contact No.:

1. Mrs. Emma M. Mirafuentes - 09999094809 Date Submitted: ____________________

2. Janeth A. Redulla - 09075931481

 Received by: ________________________
3. Cherry Ann Magtoto - 09465040889 Printed Name & Signature of Teacher

4. Socrates Estela - 09071658971

Mathematics Key Answer
Grade 8

Lesson 9.1 (1pt each step, 2 points for the final answer)

1. Points (8, 4) (6, 10) 2. m = -5, (-3, 9) 3. m = 2, b = 3

y 2−¿ y y – y1 = m(x – x1) y = mx + b
y – y1 = ¿ (x – x1)
1
y – 9 = -5(x – (-3))
x2 −x1
y – 9 = -5(x + 3) y = 2x + 3
10−4 y – 9 = -5x -15
y–4= (x – 8)
6−8
6 y = -5x - 6
y–4= (x – 8)
−2
y – 4 = -3(x – 8)
y – 4 = -3x + 24

y = -3x + 24

4. m = -1, (7, 2) 5. (3, 1), (7, -5)

Y – y1 = m(x – x1) y 2−¿ y
y – y1 = ¿ (x – x1)
1

Y – 2 = -1 (x – 7) x2−¿ x ¿
Y – 2 = -x + 7
1

−5−(−1)
(y – (-1)) = (x –
Y = -x + 9 7−3
3)
−5+1
y+1= (x – 3)
4
−4
y+1= (x – 3)
4
y + 1 = -1(x – 3)
y + 1 = -x + 3
Lesson 9.2 (
y = -x + 2