Solving Systems of Linear Equations Mystery Scavenger Hunt PRINT OR DIGITAL

🔎 Fun with Systems of Equations Mystery Activity

Bring solving systems of equations to life with this interactive mystery game! Students will practice solving systems by substitution, elimination, and graphing while uncovering clues to crack a case.

You’ll love how easy it is to set up, and your students will love the engaging, mystery-style challenge that keeps them motivated until the very last clue!

✨ What’s Included:

• 20 systems of linear equations (mix of substitution, elimination, and graphing)
• 23 full-color scavenger hunt cards for classroom use
• Printable individual activity sheets for absent students or independent work
• Google Sheets drag-and-drop version for digital/distance learning
• Customizable mystery elements – swap suspects, items, or locations to fit your classroom theme

🕵️ Three Ways to Play:

1️⃣ Scavenger Hunt (In-Class)

Print and hang 23 colorful cards around the room. As students solve each system, they search for their answer and uncover which clue to eliminate.

2️⃣ Individual Activity (Print & Go)

Perfect for absent students or independent practice. All clue information is included on a worksheet, so students can still solve the mystery at their own pace.

3️⃣ Digital Activity (Google Sheets)

Assign the drag-and-drop version for distance learning or tech-integrated lessons.

🎯 Learning Goals:

✔ Solve systems of linear equations by substitution

✔ Solve by elimination

✔ Solve by graphing

✔ Apply logical reasoning to eliminate suspects, items, and locations

📌 Teacher Notes:

• File is best used in Adobe Acrobat Reader for proper functionality.
• By the end, students will have identified one suspect, one weapon, and one location to solve the case!

💡 Perfect For:

• Algebra 1 & Algebra 2 classrooms
• Math centers or rotations
• Review days & enrichment
• Distance learning

Turn solving systems of equations into an adventure your students won’t forget! 🚀