When Are They the Same?

Students apply their knowledge of solving equations by considering two vehicles passing on a road. The work in this lesson is a prelude to a simple form of a system of equations, where each equation can be written in the form `y=`[some expression] (though students do not need to know the term "system of equations" at this point).

By Desmos Classroom

Learning goals: Learning Goals • Create an equation with one variable to represent a situation in which two conditions are equal. • Interpret the solution to an equation with one variable in context. Materials • Blank paper