Graphing Systems of Equations

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What does it mean if a system of linear equations has one solution?

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The two lines are intersecting.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is the solution to the system of equations represented by the point (-3, -8)?

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The solution is the point where the two lines intersect at (-3, -8).

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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How can you determine the equation of a line from a graph?

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By identifying the slope and y-intercept from the graph.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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The slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does the solution (x, y) to a system of equations represent?

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It represents the point where the two lines intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the significance of parallel lines in a system of equations?

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Parallel lines have no solutions because they never intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is the graphical representation of a system of equations with infinitely many solutions?

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The two lines coincide, meaning they are the same line.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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How do you find the slope of a line given two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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The slope m is calculated as m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept of the line represented by the equation y = 2x + 3?

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The y-intercept is 3.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How can you convert the standard form of a linear equation to slope-intercept form?

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Rearrange the equation to solve for y in terms of x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3