Graphing and Substitution in Linear Systems

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Linear system

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Set of two or more linear equations

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Graphing method

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Plotting equations to find intersection

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Substitution method

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Solving one equation for a variable, substituting in another

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Intersection point

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Solution of the system

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Consistent system

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At least one solution

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Inconsistent system

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No solution

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Dependent system

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Infinite solutions

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Independent system

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Exactly one solution

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Example equation 1

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y = 2x + 3

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Example equation 2

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y = -x + 1