Mathematics

Quarter 1 – Module 15
Graphing Systems of Linear
Equations in Two Variables
At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate
to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the skills
of graphing systems of linear equations in two variables. You are provided with varied activities
to process the knowledge and skills learned and to deepen and transfer your understanding
of the lesson. The scope of this module enables you to use it in many different learning
situations. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the
order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now
using.

This module contains:

Lesson 1- Graphing Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. graph systems of linear equations in two variables;
2. describe the graph of the systems of linear equations in two variables as parallel,
intersecting, or coinciding;
3. determine through graphs whether the system is consistent and independent,
consistent and dependent, or inconsistent;
4. tell whether the system of linear equations has one, infinitely many, or no solutions; and
5. appreciate the use of graphs of the systems of linear equations as basis for making
decisions.

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 What I Know
Pre- Assessment:
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper. Take note, you may skip this module if you get 100% correct answers.

1. What do you call the graph of a system of linear equations in two variables which shows
only one solution?
A. intersecting C. parallel
B. coinciding D. perpendicular

2. How do you describe the graphs of the system of linear equations in two variables which
has no solution?
A. coinciding C. parallel
B. intersecting D. perpendicular

3. How many solutions does a system of linear equation in two variables has if the graphs
are intersecting?
A. one C. no solution
B. two D. infinitely many

4. How many solutions does a system of linear equation in two variables has if the slopes of
the lines are equal and the y-intercepts are also equal?
A. one C. no solution
B. two D. infinitely many

5. What do you call the system of linear equations in two variables having infinitely many
solutions?
A. inconsistent C. consistent and independent
B. consistent and dependent D. inconsistent and dependent

6. What is the first step in graphing system of linear equations in two variables using slope
and y-intercept?
A. Determine the slope and y-intercept of each equation.
B. Plot the point containing the y-intercepts of each equation.
C. Use the slopes to locate the other points of each equation.
D. Write each equation into the slope-intercept form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏.

7. What is the slope-intercept form of the equation 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = −5?

A. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 5 C. 𝑦 = −2𝑥 − 5
B. 𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 5 D. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 5

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 𝑦 = 3𝑥 − 2
8. What is the solution to the system of equations { ?
2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 8
A. (2,4) C. (3, −2)
B. (4,2) D. (−6, −20)

9. What is the solution to the system of equations shown in the graph?

A. (0, −1)
B. (0,2)
l2
C. (0,3)
D. (3,0)

l1

10. Using the graph in Item No. 9, which system of equations is represented by the graph?
𝑥 + 3𝑦 = −3 𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 3
A. { C. {
2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 6 3 + 2𝑦 = 6
𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 3 𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 3
B. { D. {
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 6 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 6

11. Which system has exactly one solution?

𝑥+𝑦=3 2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 2
A. { C. {
𝑥+𝑦=2 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2
3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 5 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2
B. { D. {
6𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 10 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = −2

3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3
12. Which of the following is the graph of the system { ?
2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2

A. C.

B. D.

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13. Which system of linear equation is consistent and dependent?

2𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 10 𝑥 + 𝑦 = −2
A. { C. {
2𝑥 + 5𝑦 = −10 3𝑥 + 3𝑦 = −6

2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 5 5𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 7
B. { D. {
𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 1 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 9

2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 3
14. What value of 𝑘 will make the system { dependent?
4𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 = 6
A. 4 C. 0
B. 2 D. -2

15. Jane was asked by her Mathematics teacher to graph a system of linear equations in two
variables. After following all the steps in solving linear equations in by graphing, she was
able to draw lines that are parallel to each other. Which of the following can Jane conclude
about the solutions of the system?

A. It has no solution.
B. It has one solution.
C. It has two solutions.
D. It has infinitely many solutions.

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 Lesson
Graphing Systems of Linear
1 Equations in Two Variables

Start this module by assessing your knowledge and skills in graphing linear equations in two
variables as discussed in Module 10. These knowledge and skills may help you in solving
systems of linear equations graphically and achieve the targets for this module.

What’s In

Activity: Remember Me

Directions: Graph each linear equation using the given condition and the method indicated.
Use graph paper to accurately plot the points. Label each graph.
1. 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 12, using the 𝑥 − 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦 − 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡

2. 2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3, using the 𝑠𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑒 (𝑚) and 𝑦 − 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡 (𝑏)

Questions:
1. What did you do to find the x-and y-intercept of 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 12?
2. What is the x-intercept of 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 12? What is its y-intercept?
3. What did you do to determine the slope and y-intercept of 2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3?
4. What is the slope of 2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3? What is its y-intercept?
5. Were you able to graph the linear equations correctly?
6. Did you find any difficulty in the conduct of the activity? What did you do to overcome
this difficulty?

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 What’s New

Activity: Perfect Location

Directions: Graph each pair of linear equations in one Cartesian Coordinate Plane using the
slope-intercept form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏, label the graph and answer the guide questions
that follow.

−5𝑥 + 𝑦 = 10
1. {
10𝑥 − 2𝑦 = −8

3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = −12
2. {
−4𝑥 + 𝑦 = 5

5𝑥 − 5𝑦 = −15
3. {
𝑥 − 𝑦 = −3

Questions:
1. What do the graphs of each pair of linear equations look like?
2. What have you noticed with the slopes and y-intercepts of a pair of linear equations in
two variables when the graphs intersect at only one point? when the lines do not
intersect? when all the points are the same?

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 What is It

Recall that in Module 14: Illustrating Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables, a
system of linear equations is defined as a set of two or more linear equations with the same
variables.

Recall further that every point on the graph of an equation is a solution. However, a
solution to a system of linear equations in two variables is a set of numbers that, when we
substitute them for specified variables in the system, makes each equation in the system a
true statement.

The lines of each equation in the systems of equations in two variables do not always
intersect at exactly one point, hence, it does not always have a unique solution. In fact, there
are three possibilities as shown in the figures below:

Figure 1. A system of linear equations whose graphs are intersecting lines

𝒚 = −𝒙 + 𝟐 (𝟏, 𝟏) 𝑃𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛



𝒚 = 𝟒𝒙 − 𝟑

Notice that:
 The lines 𝑦 = −𝑥 + 2 and 𝑦 = 4𝑥 – 3 have different slopes
 The graphs intersect at only one point, hence, the system has only one
solution
 The graphs intersect at (1, 1) so the solution of the system is (1, 1)

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Figure 2. A system of linear equations whose graphs are parallel lines

y = -3x - 2 y = -3x + 4

Notice that:
 𝑦 = −3𝑥 − 2 and 𝑦 = −3𝑥 + 4 have the same slopes but different y-intercepts
 The graphs do not intersect, so the system has no solution.

Figure 3. A system of linear equations whose graphs are coinciding

𝒙 + 𝒚 = 𝟒

𝒚 = −𝒙 + 𝟒

𝟐𝒙 + 𝟐𝒚 = 𝟖

𝒚 = −𝒙 + 𝟒

Notice that:
 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4 and 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 8 can both be written as 𝑦 = −𝑥 + 4
 the lines have the same slopes and the same y-intercepts
 the graphs are coinciding or are the same lines, hence, the system has
infinitely many solutions

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 Based on the illustrations above, when can you say that a system has one solution?
no solution? or infinitely many solutions?
To easily determine the number of solutions to a system of linear equations in two
variables, transform each equation into the slope-intercept form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 where 𝑚 is the
slope and 𝑏 is the y-intercept. Based on the figures 1, 2, and 3 shown in the previous pages,
we can conclude that the system of linear equations in two variables has:
1. only one solution if the slopes of the equations are not equal, that is, 𝑚1 ≠
𝑚2 ;
2. no solution if the slopes of the equations are equal but the y-intercepts
are not equal; that is, 𝑚1 = 𝑚2 , 𝑏1 ≠ 𝑏2 ; and
3. infinitely many solutions if the slopes are equal and the y-intercepts are
equal, that is, 𝑚1 = 𝑚2 and 𝑏1 = 𝑏2 .

Recall that in Module 10: Graphing Linear Equations, several methods in graphing
linear equations in two variables such as the use of any two points, the x – and y – intercepts,
the slope and y-intercept, and the slope and a point were introduced. Here, the focus is on the
use of the slope and y-intercept to graph the systems of linear equations in two variables.
To help you understand better, try to explore the following examples:

3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3
Example 1: Solve the system of linear equation by graphing: {
2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2

Step 1. Transform each equation into the slope-intercept form y= mx + b and

identify the slope and y-intercept.

Equation 1: 𝟑𝒙 − 𝒚 = 𝟑
3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3 Given
3𝑥 − 𝑦 + (−𝟑𝒙) = 3 + (−𝟑𝒙) Add (-3x) to both sides by
Addition Property of Equality
−𝑦 = −3𝑥 + 3 Inverse Property for
Addition
(−1)(−𝑦) = (−3𝑥 + 3)(−1) Multiply each term with
(−1) by Multiplication
Property of Equality
𝒚 = 𝟑𝒙 − 𝟑 Slope-intercept form
Slope ( 𝒎 ) = 𝟑; 𝒚 − 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕( 𝒃) = −𝟑

Equation 2: 𝟐𝒙 + 𝒚 = 𝟐
2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2 Given
(−𝟐𝒙) + 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2 + (−𝟐𝒙) Addition Property of Equality
𝑦 = (−2𝑥) + 2 Inverse Property for Addition
𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 2 Slope-intercept form
Slope ( 𝒎 ) = −𝟐 ; 𝒚 − 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕( 𝒃) = 𝟐

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Step 2. Graph each equation in one Cartesian Plane and label the graph. Use
the slopes and y-intercepts of both equations:

Equation 1: 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3  𝑦 = 3𝑥 − 3; 𝑚 = 3; 𝑏 = −3

Equation 2: 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2  𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 2; 𝑚 = −2; 𝑏 = 2

2x + y = 2
Point of intersection
(0,2
)
(1, 0)

3x - y = 3
(0,-3)

Step 3. Identify the point of intersection and test whether it satisfies both the
equations.

The graphs intersect at (1, 0). To determine whether point (1,0) satisfies
both the original equations, we simply substitute x = 1, and y = 0 in
both equations.

Equation 1: 𝟑𝒙 − 𝒚 = 𝟑 Equation 2: 𝟐𝒙 + 𝒚 = 𝟐
3(1) − 2(0) = 3 2(1) + 0 = 2
3−0=3 2+0 =2
3=3 2= 2 

Since substituting (1,0) to both equations gives a true statement, then (1, 0) is
a solution to the system.

The system of equations with at least one solution is called a consistent system.
A consistent system can be classified as independent or dependent. A system is
consistent and independent when it has exactly one solution and the graphs
intersect at exactly one point.

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 2x + 3y = 6
Example 2. Solve the system by graphing {
4x + 6y = 12

Transform each equation into the slope-intercept form y = mx + b and

Step 1.
identify the slope and y-intercept.

Equation 1: 𝟐𝒙 + 𝟑𝒚 = 𝟔

2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 6 Given
2𝑥 + 3𝑦 + (−𝟐𝒙) = 6 + (−𝟐𝒙) Add (−2𝑥) to both sides
Addition Property of Equality
3𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 6 Inverse Property for Addition
1 1
( ) (3𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 6) Multiply each term with
3 3

Multiplication Property of Equality

3𝑦 (−2𝑥) (6)
= + Distributive Property
3 3 3
2
y= − x+2 Slope-intercept form
3
𝟐
Slope( 𝒎 ) = − ; 𝒚 − 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕( 𝒃) = 𝟐
𝟑

Equation 2: 𝟒𝒙 + 𝟔𝒚 = 𝟏𝟐

4𝑥 + 6𝑦 = 12 Given
4𝑥 + 6𝑦 + (−𝟒𝒙) = 12 + (−𝟒𝒙) Add (−2𝑥) to both sides
Addition Property of Equality
6𝑦 = −4𝑥 + 12 Inverse Property for Addition
1 1
( ) (6𝑦 = −4𝑥 + 12) Multiply each term with
6 6

Multiplication Property of Equality

6𝑦 (−4𝑥) (12)
= + Distributive Property
6 6 6
2
y= − x+2 Slope-intercept form
3
𝟐
Slope( 𝒎 ) = − ; 𝒚 − 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕( 𝒃) = 𝟐
𝟑

Graph each equation in one Cartesian Plane and label the graph. Use
Step 2.
the slopes and y-intercepts of both equations:
Equation 1:
2 2
2x + 3y = 6  y = − x + 2 ; 𝑚 = − ; 𝑏 = 2
3 3
Equation 2:
2 2
4x + 6y = 12  y = − x + 2 ; 𝑚 = − ; 𝑏 = 2
3 3

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 Step 3. Identify the point of intersection and test whether it satisfies both the
equations.

Observe that the two linear equations have the same graph, hence, the
lines are coinciding. This means that every point in the line represents
a solution to the system of equations. Hence, the system has infinitely
many solutions.

A system is consistent and dependent when it has infinitely many solutions. This
occurs when the graphs of a system of linear equations are the same or are
coinciding. This means further that all the points in the graph represents a solution
to the system of equations.

3x – 2y = 6
Example 3. Solve the system by graphing {
3x – 2y = −4

Transform each equation into the slope-intercept form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏

Step 1.
and identify the slope and y-intercept.

Equation 1: 𝟑𝒙 − 𝟐𝒚 = 𝟔
3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 6 Given
3𝑥 − 2𝑦 + (−𝟑𝒙) = 6 + (−𝟑𝒙) Add (−3𝑥) to both sides

Addition Property of Equality

−2𝑦 = −3𝑥 + 6 Inverse Property for Addition
1 1
(− )(−2𝑦 = −3𝑥 + 6) Multiply each term with −
2 2

Multiplication Property of Equality

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 −2𝑦 (−3𝑥) (6)
= + Distributive Property
−2 −2 −2
3
y= 𝑥 − 3 Slope-intercept form
2

𝟑
Slope ( 𝒎 ) = ;𝒚 − 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕( 𝒃) = −𝟑
𝟐

Equation 2: 𝟑𝒙 − 𝟐𝒚 = −𝟒

3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = −4 Given
3𝑥 − 2𝑦 + (−𝟑𝒙) = −4 + (−𝟑𝒙) Add (-3x) to both sides
Addition Property of Equality

−2𝑦 = −3𝑥 − 4 Inverse Property for Addition

1 1
(− )(−2𝑦 = −3𝑥 − 4) Multiply each term with −
2 2

Multiplication Property of Equality

−2𝑦 (−3𝑥) (−4)
= + Distributive Property
−2 −2 −2
3
y= 𝑥 + 2 Slope-intercept form
2
𝟑
Slope ( 𝒎 ) = ; 𝒚 − 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕( 𝒃) = 𝟐
𝟐

Graph each equation in one Cartesian Plane and label the graph. Use
Step 2. the slopes and y-intercepts of both equations:
3 3
Equation 1: 3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 6  y = 𝑥 − 3; 𝑚 = ; 𝑏 = −3
2 2
3 3
Equation 2: 3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = −4  y = 𝑥 + 2; 𝑚= ; 𝑏=2
2 2

3x - 2y = 6

(0, 2)

3x - 2y= -4

(0, -3)

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 Identify the point of intersection and test whether it satisfies both the
Step 3. equations.

The graph shows that the two lines are parallel, hence, they do not
intersect. This means that the system has no solution.

When the two lines in a system do not intersect, they are parallel lines. This means
that there are no ordered pairs that satisfy both equations, so the system has no
solution. A system that has no solution is called an inconsistent system.

The table below shows how the graphs of the system of linear equation can be
categorized:

Lines Intersecting Coinciding Parallel

same slopes, same slopes,

Description Different slopes
same y-intercepts different y-intercept
consistent and consistent and
Classification Inconsistent
independent dependent
Number of
exactly one infinitely many None
Solutions

l2
l2
Graph
l2

The graphs of systems of linear equations in two variables can also be a useful aid in
making decisions. To illustrate, let us consider the problem below.
A mobile network provider offers a postpaid sim-only plan that costs Php999 per month
plus Php2.50 per text message sent to other networks. Another mobile network sim-
only plan costs Php1299 per month but offers Php1 only for every text message sent
to other networks.

a. How many text messages would you have sent to other networks for the two
plans to cost the same in each month?
b. If a family member sends 500 or more text messages to other networks each
month, which plan would you recommend? Why?

Solution:
Ley 𝑥 be the total number of text messages sent to other networks

𝑦 be the total monthly cost of 𝑥 text messages sent to other networks

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 The first mobile network provider charges Php2.50 per text message sent to other
networks and the monthly cost of the plan is Php999, so it can be represented as:

𝑦 = 2.5𝑥 + 999
The other network charges only Php1 per text message sent to other networks but the
monthly cost of the plan is Php1299, so it can be represented by the equation

𝑦 = 𝑥 + 1299
Using the slopes and y-intercepts of the equation obtained, we have
𝑦 = 2.5𝑥 + 999, 𝑚1= 2.5; 𝑏1= 999

𝑦 = 𝑥 + 1299, 𝑚2= 1; 𝑏2= 1299

Plotting the points using the slopes and y-intercepts of the two equations we have:

𝑦 = 2.5𝑥 + 999

𝑦 = 𝑥 + 1299

(200,1499)

To answer the questions in (a), note that the graph intersects at the point (200,1499),
hence you need to send 200 text messages to other networks for the plans offered by the two
mobile networks to cost the same.
To answer the question in (b), let us evaluate each equation to solve for the value of 𝑦
when 𝑥 = 500.

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 𝑦 = 2.5𝑥 + 999 Equation 1

𝑦 = 2.5(500) + 999

𝑦 = 1,250 + 999
𝒚 = 𝟐, 𝟐𝟒𝟗
Hence, the cost of sending 500 text messages using the postpaid sim-only plan that
cost Php999 per month is Php2,249.00.

𝑦 = 𝑥 + 999 Equation 2

𝑦 = 500 + 1,299
𝒚 = 𝟏, 𝟕𝟗𝟗

Hence, the cost of sending 500 text messages using the postpaid sim-only plan that
cost Php1,299 per month is Php1,799.00
This means that the postpaid-sim plan only that costs Php1299 per month is
recommended if a family member will send 500 text messages or more to other networks.
Further, if the text messages sent to other networks is below 500 per month, then the
recommended postpaid-sim plan is the Php999.

What’s More

Activity 1: Equal or Not

Directions: Identify the 𝑠𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑒 (𝑚) and 𝑦 − 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡(𝑏) of each system of linear equations.
Write the symbol = if they have the same value of slopes and y-intercepts and the symbol ≠
if they don’t have same value of slopes and y-intercepts.

𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 7
1. { 𝑚1 ________ 𝑚2
𝑥−𝑦 =4
𝑏1 ________ 𝑏2

𝑥−𝑦 =4
2. { 𝑚1 ________ 𝑚2
3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 2
𝑏1 ________ 𝑏2

𝑥+𝑦=2
3. { 𝑚1 ________ 𝑚2
𝑥+𝑦=4
𝑏1 ________ 𝑏2

4𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 8 𝑚1 ________ 𝑚2
4. {
6𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 12 𝑏1 ________ 𝑏2

4𝑥 − 6𝑦 = 8 𝑚1 ________ 𝑚2
5. { 𝑏1 ________ 𝑏2
2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = −2

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 Questions:

1. By using the 𝑠𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑒 and the 𝑦 − 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡 of each system of equations, when can
you say that the graph is intersecting, coinciding, or parallel?
2. Which system of equation has graphs that are intersecting? parallel? coinciding?
3. When can you say that the system is consistent and independent? consistent and
dependent? or inconsistent?
4. Which system of equation/s is/are consistent and independent? consistent and
dependent? or inconsistent?

Activity 2: I can do it!

Directions: Examine each system and tell whether the graphs are intersecting, parallel, and
coinciding. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Equations Graphs
3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 6
1. {
3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 4

3𝑥 − 6𝑦 = 12
2. {
4𝑥 − 8𝑦 = 16

𝑥+𝑦 =6
3. {
2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4

2
𝑦 = 𝑥−2
4. { 5
2𝑥 − 5𝑦 = 10

5𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 4
5. {
2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 4

Questions:
1. How will you know if the graphs of a system of linear equation intersect at a single
point?
2. When do you say that the lines of the system of linear equations are intersecting,
parallel, and coinciding? Explain your answer.

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Activity 3: Let’s Examine!
Directions: Graph each system of equations and state whether the system is consistent and
dependent, consistent and independent, or inconsistent using slope-intercept method. Use
graph paper.

3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 4 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1
1. { 2. { 3. {
2𝑥 − 𝑦 = −6 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 3 2𝑥 − 𝑦 = −6

−𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 12 3𝑥 − 9𝑦 = 12
4. { 5. {
𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 4 𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 4

Questions:
1. How do you identify systems of equations that are consistent and dependent?
consistent and independent? inconsistent?
2. Which system of linear equations has only one solution? no solution? infinite
number of solutions?

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 What I Have Learned

Complete Me!
Directions: Complete the graphic organizer below to summarize what you learned on how to
graph systems of linear equations in two variables.

How do you solve systems of linear equations in two

variables by graphing?

STEP 1: Examine each equation.

𝒙 − 𝒚 = −𝟓
{
𝒙+𝒚= 𝟏
Are both equations written in

YES slope-intercept form? NO

STEP 3: STEP 2:

STEP 4:

STEP 5:

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 What I Can Do

Let us Tour Around the City

Directions: Read the problem below and answer the questions that follow.
To visit all the scenic places of Butuan City, a group of local tourists had to choose
between two taxi services. Taxi A asked for Php300.00 for the first hour and Php100.00
for each additional hour, while taxi B asked for Php200.00 for the first hour and
Php150.00 for each additional hour as shown in the graph below:

𝐿𝑖𝑛𝑒 2

𝐿𝑖𝑛𝑒 1

Questions:

1. What system of equation can be used to represent the situation?

2. Which line represents line A? line B?
3. Which taxi services would you recommend to be hired if the travel is
a. less than 3 hours?
b. exactly 3 hours?
c. more than 3 hours?
4. What are your basis for your recommendations in Item No. 3?

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 Assessment

Post- Assessment
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. All of the following are graphs of the system of linear equations in two variables
EXCEPT:
A. coinciding C. parallel
B. intersecting D. perpendicular

For items 2-4, consider the graph below.

Line 1

Line 2

2. What are the slopes of graph?

2 1 2 1
A. and - C. − and
3 3 3 3
2 2
B. 3 and − D. − and -3
3 3

3. What are the 𝑦-intercepts?

A. (0, 2) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 (0, −1) C. (3, 0)𝑎𝑛𝑑 (1,0)
B. (−2,0)𝑎𝑛𝑑 (0,1) D. (−3,0)𝑎𝑛𝑑 (1, 0)
4. Which system of linear equations represents the graph?
2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 6 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = −6
A. { } C. { }
𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 3 −𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 3
2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 6 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 6
B. { } D. { }
𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 3 𝑥 − 3𝑦 = −3

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 𝑥+𝑦=2
For items 5-7: Use the system { to answer the questions that follow.
𝑥−𝑦= 4
5. What are the slope-intercept form of each equation?
𝑦 = −𝑥 + 2 𝑦 = −𝑥 + 2
A. { C. {
𝑦 = −𝑥 + 4 𝑦= 𝑥− 4
𝑦 = −𝑥 + 2 𝑦=𝑥− 2
B. { D. {
𝑦 = 𝑥+4 𝑦 = 𝑥+4
6. What are the slopes and y-intercepts of each equation?
𝑚1 = 1; 𝑏1 = − 2, 𝑚1 = −1; 𝑏1 = 2,
A. { C. {
𝑚2 = 1; 𝑏2 = 4 , 𝑚2 = 1; 𝑏2 = 4 ,
𝑚1 = −1; 𝑏1 = 2, 𝑚1 = −1; 𝑏1 = 2,
B. { D. {
𝑚2 = 1; 𝑏2 = −4 , 𝑚2 = −1; 𝑏2 = 4 ,

7. What is the point of intersection of the graph?

A. (3, −1) C. (3, −1)
B. (3,1) D. (−3,1)

8. Which system of linear equations has the same slopes and y-intercepts?
7𝑥 − 14𝑦 = 28 2
A. { 𝑥−𝑦 = 4
𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 4 C. { 3
3𝑥 + 𝑦 = −5
8𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 4
B. { 5𝑥 − 𝑦 = −9
4𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 8 D. {
3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 12

1
9. Which of the following shows the graph of a line whose slope is − and whose 𝑦-intercepts
2
are 2 and 3, respectively?

A. C.

B. D.

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 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 6
10. Which of the following shows the graph of the system { ?
6𝑥 − 9𝑦 = 36

A. C.

B. D.

11. Which system of linear equations represents the graph below?

3𝑥 − 5𝑦 = 15
A. {
6𝑥 + 5𝑦 = −30
3𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 15
B. {
6𝑥 + 10𝑦 = 30
−3𝑥 − 5𝑦 = 15
C. {
6𝑥 − 10𝑦 = 30
3𝑥 + 5𝑦 = −15
D. {
6𝑥 − 10𝑦 = 30

12. Which system of linear equation has infinitely many solutions?

2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4 𝑥+𝑦 = 4
A. { C. {
4𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 8 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 8
𝑥+𝑦=3 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 4
B. { D. {
𝑥+𝑦=2 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 8
𝑥 + 𝑦 = 10
13. Ruel says that the system { has exactly one solution. Which of the following
3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 2
reasons would support his statement?

I. The graph of the system intersects at (3,7).

II. The graph of the system shows intersecting lines.
III. The graph of the system shows coinciding lines.
IIV. The graph of the system shows parallel lines.

A. I only C. III
B. I and II D. IV

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 𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 6
14. In a Grade 8 Math class, the teacher asked the students to solve the system {
2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 3
using graphical method. Sheena enthusiastically volunteered and show her solutions on
the board.

𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 6
The system { intersects at
2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 3
exactly one point, hence the solution is
(3, −1).

Which of the following is an error committed by Sheena?

A. The slope of equation 1.
B. The slope of equation 2.
C. The y-intercept of equation 1.
D. The y-intercept of equation 2.
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 22
15. A Grade 8 student asked his friend to help him transform the system { into
3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 16
the slope-intercept form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 since he will be needing this to graph the system.
1
𝑦= 𝑥 + 11
2
His friend gave him this answer: { 4 . Was his friend correct?
𝑦= 𝑥−4
3

I. Yes, no errors were committed.

1
II. No, because the slope of equation 1 should be − .
2
3
III. No, because the slope of equation 2 should be .
4

A. I C. III only
B. II only D. Both II and III

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 Additional Activities

Answer the following questions below.

3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 7
1. What value of k will make the system { consistent and dependent?
𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 𝒌

3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 8
2. What value of k will make the system { inconsistent?
𝑦 = 𝒌𝑥 + 1

𝒌𝑥 + 𝑦 = 5
3. If the system { is consistent and independent, find the value of k?
2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 3

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What I Know What’s New What's More
1. A Activity 1 “Equal or not”
1.
2. C
3. A 1. 𝑚1≠ 𝑚2; 𝑏1 ≠ 𝑏 2
4. D 2. 𝑚1≠ 𝑚2; 𝑏1 ≠ 𝑏 2
5. B
3. 𝑚1= 𝑚2; 𝑏1 ≠ 𝑏 2
6. D
7. C 4. 𝑚1= 𝑚2; 𝑏1= 𝑏 2
8. A 5. 𝑚1= 𝑚2; 𝑏1 ≠ 𝑏2
9. D Questions:
10. D 1. The graphs are intersecting if the slopes
11. C are not equal, coinciding when the slopes
12. A are equal and the y-intercepts are also
13. C equal, parallel when the slopes are equal
14. B but the y-intercepts are not equal.
15. A 2. Intersecting – items 1 & 2; coinciding-
item 4; parallel – items 3 & 5
3. The system is consistent and
independent of the graphs are
2. intersecting; the system is consistent
and dependent if the graphs are
coinciding; the system is inconsistent
if the graphs are parallel.
4. consistent and independent - – items 1
& 2; consistent and dependent- item 4;
What’s In inconsistent – items 3 & 5
Activity 2 “I can do it!”
1. Parallel
2. Coinciding
3. Intersecting
4. Coinciding
5. Intersecting
Activity 3 “Let’s Examine”
1. Consistent and Independent
2. Inconsistent
3. Consistent and Independent
4. Inconsistent
3. 5. Consistent and dependent
Post-Assessment
1. A
2. C 11. B
What I Can Do 3. A 12. A
4. B 13. B
Step 2. Write the equation in slope-intercept form. Step 4. Determine the point of intersection 14. D
5. C
𝑦 = 𝑥 +5 and check. 15. D
{ 6. B
𝑦 = −𝑥 + 1 7. A
𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑥 = −2, 𝑦 = 3 8. A
Step 3. Graph each system of equations. 𝑥 − 𝑦 = −5 𝑥+𝑦=1 9. B
−2 − 3 = −5 −2 + 3 = 1 10. A
−5 = −5 1 = 1
𝑥 − 𝑦 = −5 Step 5. Classify the system.
(-2,3) Since the graph intersects at exactly one
point and ordered pair (-2,3) satisfies both
of the equations in the system, then the Additional Activities
system has exactly one solution. It is
𝑥 +𝑦 =1 consistent and independent.
Answer Key