Linear Equation in Two Variables

Prepared by Mr. John Kevin Geronimo, LPT

Algebra & Trigonometry
Course Module No. 3
Linear Equation in 2 Variables
The linear function has equation in the form
y = mx + b
where m and b are real numbers.

The number m is the slope of the graph of the function and

the number b is the y-intercept. The sign of m determines the
direction of the graph.
Linear Equation in Two Variables
Properties of a linear functions:

1.The Domain (x) is set of all real numbers (−∞, ∞)

2. The Range(y) is set of all real numbers (−∞, ∞)

3. The zeros (of a linear function) passes through
the x & y intercepts
4. The degree of power is one.

5. The trend of the line depends on m (slope)

Linear Equation in Two Variables
The Slope (m) of a line
If a > 0, then the function is increasing (going up from left
to right) and if a < 0, then the function is decreasing (going
down from left to right ).

If m = 0, then the graph is a

horizontal line or parallel to the
x - axis.

The Graph of y = 3
Linear Equation in Two Variables

The graph of y=−3x−2 The graph of y=2x-1

Linear Equation in Two Variables
Rewriting y = mx + b into Ax + By = C (vice versa)

1. Rewrite y = 2x + 1 into Ax + By = C

−2
2. Rewrite y = 𝑥 + 3 into Ax + By = C
3

3. Rewrite 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4 into y = mx + b

4. Rewrite 3𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 15 into y = mx + b
Linear Equation in Two Variables
Rewriting y = mx + b into Ax + By = C (vice versa)
Rewrite the following into Ax + By = C
2 −4 1
1. y = -3x - 2. y = 𝑥+
3 3 2
−4 −3 5
3. y = 𝑥 +5 4. y = 𝑥−
3 2 2
Rewrite the following into y = mx + b
1. 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 4 2. 3x – 6y = 9
3. 4x – 6y = 15 4. 9y + 8x = 64
 Linear Equation in Two Variables
The Zeros of a Linear Function (the intercepts)
When looking for the zeros the function, just set x and y values
into zero.

Example1:
Find the intercept of 4𝑥 − 𝑦 = 6
 Linear Equation in Two Variables
The Zeros of a Linear Function (the intercepts)
Example 2:
Find the intercepts of 3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 12
Linear Equation in Two Variables
The Zeros of a Linear Function (the intercepts)
Find the Zeros of the following Linear Function.
1. 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 4 2. 3x – 6y = 9
3. 4x – 6y = 18 4. 3y + 8x = 24
5 1 1 1
5. 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 10 6. 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1
2 2 2 3
1 4
7. 𝑥 + 𝑦 =3 8. 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 4
2 3
5 4
9. 𝑥 − 𝑦 = −5 10. 𝑥 + 𝑦 = −4
2 5
Linear Equation in Two Variables
System of Equations Solved by Algebraic Solution
Systems of equation which can be done in several methods.

1.Elimination Method

Example 1: Solve the system:

𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 12
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 18
Linear Equation in Two Variables
System of Equations Solved by Algebraic Solution
Systems of equation which can be done in several methods.

1.Elimination Method

Example 2: Solve the system:

𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 4
2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 8
Linear Equation in Two Variables
System of Equations Solved by Algebraic Solution
Systems of equation which can be done in several methods.

2. Substitution Method
Example 1: Solve the system:
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 14
𝑦 = 2𝑥
Linear Equation in Two Variables
System of Equations Solved by Algebraic Solution
Systems of equation which can be done in several methods.

2. Substitution Method
Example 2: Solve the system:
3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 6
𝑦 =2−𝑥
Linear Equation in Two Variables
A. Solve the following by using any method. State the solution of the
system.
1. 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 6 4. 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 7
2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 3 3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 18

2. 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 16
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 8 5. 𝑥+𝑦 =7
𝑥 − 9𝑦 = −13
3. 4𝑥 − 𝑦 = 6
𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 12
Linear Equation in Two Variables
Word Problems
Many types of real-life mathematical problems can be solved
using a system of linear equations.

Example 1:
A regular movie ticket sold for P500. Senior Citizens and PWD’s
are given discount of 20% and they paid only P400. For the initial
screening, the Cinema company sold 450 tickets and garnered
total of P200,000. Determine each type of ticket were sold.
Linear Equation in Two Variables
Word Problems
Example 2:
The sum of two numbers is 45 and their difference is 25. Find
the numbers.
Linear Equation in Two Variables
Word Problems
Example 3:
The perimeter of a rectangle is 64. The length is 8 less than
thrice the width. Find the dimensions.
 Linear Equation in Two Variables
Word Problems
B. Read and analyze each statement carefully. Answer the word problem.
1. The difference of two numbers is 16. The greater number is 5 less than 4 times the
smaller number. Find the two numbers.
2. A 100-foot cable is cut into two pieces. The first piece is 18 feet longer than the
second. How long is each piece of cable?
3. The Rocket Coaster has 15 cars, some that hold 4 people and some that hold 6
people. There is room for 72 people altogether. How many 4-passenger cars are
there? How many 6-passenger cars are there?
4. Tickets for the Valentine Dance cost P3 per person or P5 per couple. If P475 worth of
tickets were sold and 180 people attended the dance, how many couples were there?
5. Pi High School ordered 40 science books. The next week, the school ordered 30
algebra books. The bill for the first order was P360 greater than the bill for the second
order. The two bills together totaled P3960. Find the price of an algebra book.
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