standard_description: Solve a simple system consisting of a linear equation and a quadratic equation in two variables algebraically and graphically. For example, find the points of intersection between the line y = –3x and the circle x^(2 )+ y^(2) = 3.
problem_activity: Stage 1: Objects
Required Preparation
Materials to Gather
Connecting cubes
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
Number Mat 1–5

Narrative
One partner builds a tower with 5–10 cubes. The other partner rolls a cube onto the number mat to figure out how many cubes to subtract. Students work together to figure out how many cubes are left.


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