Lesson Planning Sheet Title: Quadratic & Linear Simultaneous Equations Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson:

All students should be able to solve a pair of simultaneous equations where one is quadratic and the other is linear through the method of substitution. Most students should be able to find intersecting points from a quadratic and linear graph using the method of substitution to solve equations simultaneously. Some students should be able to find the intersecting point between a reciprocal and linear equation. Keywords: Simultaneous Equations, Linear, Quadratic, Substitution, Intersection Learning Activities Starter/Introduction The problem on the first slide is to be posed to the students to review solving a pair of equations simultaneously. Typically, the class will use the method of elimination to solve the equations. However, with a little direction solving through substitution could be applied. This activity could be concluded through sketching the two graphs to highlight the point of intersections as the solutions to the equations. Development Explain that to solve to a pair of simultaneous equations is to calculate the value of the unknowns for which the two equations are equal. Graphically, this is represented as the point of intersection with the two unknowns being x and y. To solve the equations substitute the linear expression for y into the quadratic and manipulate the algebra so it equals zero. Discuss with the students the most effective method to solve the quadratic, i.e., factorise, complete the square or use the formula. Once the x values are calculated substitute them into the linear to calculate the corresponding values of y. Work through the second example with the students or have them attempt it on mini-whiteboards. Students should be able to work through the problems on the third slide independently. Use graphical calculators to draw the graphs and solve them graphically to check solutions. Alternatively, use the Autograph V3.3 files to demonstrate. Plenary Students could work in small groups or pairs to solve the reciprocal and linear equations. Have the solution presented on a mini-whiteboard for assessment and feedback. Discuss with the class how the solution proves the number of intersections between the two graphs. Differentiation More able: Students could solve equations involving quadratics where one solution has root zero. Less Able Students could stick with quadratic equations in the form y = ax2 + bx + c rather than use the equation of a circle. Resources: Mini-whiteboards Autograph V3.3 Files Graphical Calculators