Benchmark/Standard: CCSS.Math.Content.8.EE.C.8c Solve real-world and mathematical problems leading to two linear equations in two variables.

For example, given coordinates for two pairs of points, determine whether the line through the first pair of points intersects the line through the second pair. Behavioral/Objective: By the end of this lesson, students should be able to identify the variables and equations from a word problem. Once they have found the system of equations, students should then be able to solve the problem using substitution. Anticipatory Set: Students will be provided the answers to their test review. There will also be time to discuss any questions or misconceptions on the review sheets. Objective/Purpose: Let students know that systems of equations are very common in the real world. One typical situation is in business situations and find the break even point. The tasks performed during this lesson are examples of real world situations as well as examples for the big unit project. Input: Materials: Business Project Handout Thinking Levels: [Questions pulled directly from the handout]
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Knowledge - What are your variables? What are the slopes of each equation? Comprehension - How do you determine the equations from these problems? Where do you see a start-up cost on a graph? Application - Solve the system of equations for Shoe City. Analysis - How many pairs of shoes does Shoe City have to sell to break even? Synthesis - Create your own business plan and system of equations. Evaluation - Is it better to solve these business problems with the substitution method or the elimination method?

Procedure:
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Review systems of equations test review sheets. Reintroduce the business project. Go through/work on the Business Project handout. Work on individual unit Business Projects.

Modeling: The instructor has already shown several examples of systems of equations in the real world. Continue to walk students through the steps of identifying variables in

equations through the Business Project Handout. Poster examples of the unit project are also hung around the room. Independent Practice: Students are required to create their own business and product that they can sell in their community. They are then required to determine the cost of making their product as well as how much they will earn by selling their product (revenue). The students will eventually create a system of equations based on these values and determine their break even point. The final result will be for the students to create a brochure for their company explaining their product, equations, and break even point. Closure: Students will share their projects with the class and explain what each aspect of their brochure displays.