Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
CARAGA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING
MODULE
IN

MATHEMATICS 8
Quarter 1, Week 6.1
SY 2020-2021
(For the
Teacher)

Prepared by:

JANETTE C. LLAMERA
Math Teacher
CONTENTS OF THE MODULE
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COVER 1

CONTENTS OF THE MODULE 2

CONTENT STANDARDS 3

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 3
LEARNING COMPETENCY 3
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 3

DAILY LEARNING TASKS:

Day Learning Task
1 Introduction 3
Pre-Test 3
Review of the Previous Module 5
Presentation of the New Module 5
Activity 5
Analysis 6
Abstraction 6
Application 8
Enrichment 9

REFERENCES 10
ANSWER KEY 11

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 Lesson: Rewriting Standard Form (ax + by =c) of Linear Equation into the
Slope-Intercept Form (y = mx + b) and Vice Versa

Content Standards:
The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of factors of
polynomials, rational algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities
in two variables, systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables
and linear functions.

Performance Standards:
The learner is able to formulate real-life problems involving factors of
polynomials, rational algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities
in two variables, systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables
and linear functions, and solve these problems accurately using a variety of
strategies.

Learning Competency:

Writes the linear equation ax+by=c in the form y=mx +b and vice
versa. (M8AL-If-1)

Learning Objectives:
1. Differentiate the standard form (ax + by =c) of linear equation and the
slope-intercept form (y = mx + b).
2. Follow correctly the steps in rewriting the linear equation in the form ax +
by = c to y = mx + b and vice versa.
3. Rewrite the linear equation ax + by = c in the form y = mx + b and vice
versa.

DAY 1

Introduction
Your goal in this module is to write the linear equation ax+by=c (standard
form) in the form y=mx +b (slope-intercept form) and vice versa.
Do the series of activities to achieve your goal.

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Name: _______________________ Grade Level & Sec: __________ Score: ______

Pre-Test
Read the questions carefully. Write the letter on the space provided before the
item number that corresponds to your answer.

___ 1. What is the value of slope ‘m’ in the equation y = x + 3?

A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
___ 2. Some ordered pairs for a linear function of x are given in the table below.
x 1 3 5 7 9
y -1 5 11 17 23
Which of the following equations was used to generate the table above?
A) y = 3x – 4 C) y = -3x - 4
B) y = 3x + 4 D) y = -3x + 4
___ 3. What is/are the minimum number points to make a line?
A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
For numbers 4 to 6, please refer to the graph below.
___ 4. Which of the following is the
y set of points of the graph?
6
5
A) {(1,0), (2,0), (2, -2)}
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B) {(1,1), (2,0), (2, -2)}
3 C) {(1,0), (2,0), (2,2)}
2 D) {(1,0), (0,2), (2, -2)
1 ___ 5. At what point is the graph
0 crosses the y-axis?
-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1-1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 A) (0,2) C) (1,0)
-2 B) (2,0) D) (0,1)
-3 ___ 6. What is the slope of the
-4 graph?
-5 A) 2
-6 B) 1
C) -1
D) -2
___ 7. Which line passes the y-intercept of 7 and having the slope of 1?
A) y = -x + 7 C) y = x + 7
B) y = -x – 1 D) y = x – 1
___ 8. Which of the following equations have the graph slanting to the left?
A) y = 3x – 2 C) -y = -3x - 2
B) y = -3x – 2 D) –y = -3x + 2
___ 9. If the graph of a linear equation is increases from left to right, then the slope is
what?
A) negative C) undefined
B) positive D) zero
___ 10. What would be the graph of the equation given the slope of 2 and the
y-intercept of -2?
A) B) C) D)
A)
B)

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D)

___ 11. Emmanuel rode a tricycle from his house to school whose distance is
approximately four kilometers. After riding, he paid an amount of Php15.
Which variable is dependent?
A) taxi riding C) the distance travelled
B) the amount paid D) the person riding the taxi

___ 12. What is the slope of the roof indicated at the

right? 4ft
A) 4/5
B) 5/4
C) 2/5
D) 5/2
4 ___ 13. Which line in figure 1 is the steepest?
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Chart Title
2 A) line l
1 B) line m
0 C) line n
-1 0 1 2 3 4
-4 -3 -2 -1
-2 D) line p
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-4
___ 14. Three steps to rewrite 3x – 4y = 7 into y = mx + b
are shown below.
What is the correct order of these steps?
A) II, III, I I. y = 3/4x – 7/4
B) I, II, III II. -1/4 (-4y) = -1/4 (-3x + 7)
C) III, II, I III. -4y = -3x + 7
D) II, I, III
___ 15. If the slope is 2, it means that ____.
A) from the starting point, move 2 units upward and 1 unit to the right.
B) from the starting point, move 2 units upward and 1 unit to the left.
C) from the starting point, move 2 units downward and 1 unit to the right.
D) from the starting point, move 1 unit downward and 2 unit to the left.

Review of the Previous Module

In the previous module, you have learned that slope of a linear equation can
be determined using the two given points, graphs and its equation itself.

Presentation of the New Lesson

A linear equation is an equation in two variables which can be written in two
forms: Standard Form: ax + by = c, where a, b and c ∈ ℜ , a and b not both; and
Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-
intercept. In the form y = mx + b, y is the dependent variable, x is the independent
variable and m and b are constants.
Do the series of activities to transform the equation.

ACTIVITY: 5
 “NAME and COMPLETE IT”
Complete the table below by simply writing your own examples of linear
equation in two variables. Then, find its slope, y-intercept and y in terms of x,
the first two are done for you.
Equation Slope y-intercept y in terms of x
2x+y = 5 -2 5 y = 2x+5

1 1 2 1
x+2
3 x –y + 2 = 0 3 y= 3
1)

2)

3)

What to Process

What you did in the previous section will help you better understand the
lesson. Here, you will concentrate on answering the process questions
based from the previous activity

ANALYSIS:
Based on the previous activity, answer the following questions and
write your answer in the box.
1. From each equation, what are the coefficients of the variables and
the constant of the equation?

2. What is the rule of these coefficients and constant of equation in

finding the slope and the y- intercept?

3. How do the slope and y- intercept of each equation relate to the

numbers in the last column in the table (y in terms of x)?

4. Is it possible to rewrite the equations in standard form to slope-

intercept form? How?

What to Understand

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Your goal in this section is to correct misconceptions that might have
developed and to firm-up your understanding on rewriting a linear equation
ax + by = c in slope-intercept form y= mx + b and vice versa.
 ABSTRACTION:
The above activity gave you the idea about the rule of coefficients and
the constant in finding the slope and y-intercept of the equation. Your knowledge on
finding the slope and y-intercept will be utilized in rewriting the linear equation
ax + by = c into the form y = mx + b.

The standard form of linear equation is ax + by = c, where a, b and c ∈ ℜ , a

and b not both 0 while the slope- intercept form is y = mx + b.
You should realize that the slope is the coefficient of x and the y- intercept is
the constant.
Study the illustrative examples:

Example 1: Rewrite the equation 2x + y = 5 in the form y = mx + b. Then,

determine its slope and y-intercept.

Solution:
The given equation is 2x + y = 5. By Addition Property of Equality, add
-2x to the left and right sides of the equation to eliminate 2x at the left side of
the equation,
-2x + y + (-2x) = 5 + (-2x)
Thus, y = -2x + 5.

Therefore, the slope of the equation is -2 and the y-intercept is 5.

Example 2. Rewrite the equation 3x - 5y = 10 in the form y = mx + b.

Then, determine its slope and y-intercept.

Solution:
The given equation is 3x - 5y = 10. By Addition Property of Equality,
add (-3x) to the left and right sides of the equation to eliminate 3x at the left
side of the equation,
3x - 5y + (-3x) = 10 + (-3x)
-5y = -3x + 10, then multiply (-1/5) to both sides of the
equation to eliminate (-5), the coefficient of ,
1 1
− (−5 y)=− (−3 x+10 )
5 5
3
x−2
Thus, y= 5

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The slope is 5 and the y-intercept is -2.

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Example 3. Rewrite the equation y = x+3 in the form ax + by = c.
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Solution:
1
The given equation is y = 2 x + 3. Multiply (2) to the left and right sides of
the equation, to eliminate 2, the denominator of ‘x’ and to make the coefficient of x a
whole number.
1
2(y) = 2 ( 2 x + 3)
Then it will become, 2y = x + 6 . Add (-x) to both sides of the equation to
eliminate x at the right side, 2y + (-x) = x + 6 + (-x),
It will become -x + 2y = 6 , multiply both sides by (-1) to make ‘x”
positive. (-1) (-x + 2y) = (-1) 6
Then, x – 2y = -6

5 3
y= x +
Example 4. Rewrite the equation 4 8 in the form ax + by =
Solution:
5 3
x+
The given equation is y = 4 8 .
Multiply (8) to the left and right sides of the equation, to make the coefficients
5 3
x+ )
whole number 8(y) = 8 ( 4 8
8y = 10x + 3. Add (-10x) to both sides of the equation to
eliminate 10x at the right, (-10x) + 8y = 10x + 3 + (-10x),
It will become, -10x + 8y = 3 , multiply both sides by (-1) to make
‘x’ positive. (-1) (-10x + 8y) = (-1) 3
Then, 10x – 8y = -3

APPLICATION: PLEASE EVALUATE!

I. Rewrite the following equations in the form ax + by = c.

1) y = -x + 4 →

2) y = -2x + 6 →

3) y = 3x – 8 → 8

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x+3
 II. Rewrite the following equations in the form y = mx + b and
determine the slope (m) and y-intercept (b).

1) 2x + y = 9 →

2) x + 2y = 4 →

3) 5x + 2y = 7 →

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4) 3 x+ 2 y=4 →

2 1
x− y=1
5) 3 3 →

Enrichment:
Analyze the given problem and answer the questions that follow:

Anna transforms the equation y = x + 3 into the form ax + by = c. Her solution

is shown below:
The given equation is y = x + 3. By addition property of equality
y +(-x) = x+ (-x) + 3
y–x=0+3
-x - y = -3. By multiplication of (-1) to both sides of the 9
equation, then x - y = -3.
 Questions: 1. What part of Anna’s solution is wrong?
2. If you were Anna, what revision you would do make it
correct?

REFERENCES:

Learner’s Material (LM) in Mathematics 8, pp. 182 - 183

Teacher’s Guide (TG) in Mathematics 8, pp. 197 - 198

2010 Secondary Education Curriculum: Teaching Guide for Mathematics II.

Bureau of Secondary Education. Deped Central Office

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KEY ANSWER

PRE-TEST
1) A 6) D 11) B
2) A 7) C 12) C
3) B 8) B 13) A
4) D 9) B 14) C
5) A 10) C 15) A

Activity: Varied answers are expected.

Analysis:
1. Answers may vary. It depends upon their written answers on the table.
2. After evaluating, one of the coefficients will be the slope and the constant
will be the y-intercept of the equation.
3. In ‘y in terms of x’ in the last column of the table, the slope is the coefficient
of x and the y-intercept is the constant.
4. Yes. By simply applying the property of equality and simplification.

Application:

I. 1) x + y = 4
2) 2x + y = 6
3) 3x – y = 8
4) x – 2y = -6
5) 8x – 4y = -1

II. 1) y = -2x + 9 ; m = -2 and b = 9

1 1
x+2
2) y = - 2 ; m=- 2 and b = 2
5 7 5 7
− x+
3) y = 2 2 ; m=- 2 and b = 2

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4) y = -6x + 8 ; m = -6 and b = 8
5) y = 2x – 3 ; m = 2 and b = -3

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