AFDA Systems of Linear Equations

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What is a system of linear equations?

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A set of two or more linear equations with the same variables.

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What does it mean if a system of linear equations has no solution?

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The lines representing the equations are parallel and never intersect.

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

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The lines intersect at exactly one point.

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What does it mean if a system of linear equations has infinitely many solutions?

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The equations represent the same line, so every point on the line is a solution.

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How do you solve a system of equations by graphing?

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Graph each equation on the same coordinate plane and identify the point(s) of intersection.

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What is the substitution method in solving systems of equations?

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Solve one equation for one variable and substitute that expression into the other equation.

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What is the elimination method in solving systems of equations?

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Add or subtract equations to eliminate one variable, making it easier to solve for the other.

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

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

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What is the significance of the slope in a linear equation?

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The slope indicates the steepness and direction of the line.

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What is the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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The y-coordinate where the line crosses the y-axis (x=0).