H. Alg II Chap 3 CFA #3

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What is a system of equations?

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

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

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The lines representing the equations are parallel and never intersect.

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What is the elimination method in solving systems of equations?

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A method that involves adding or subtracting equations to eliminate one variable.

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What is the substitution method in solving systems of equations?

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A method where one equation is solved for one variable, and that expression is substituted into the other equation.

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How do you determine if a system of equations has infinitely many solutions?

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If the equations represent the same line, they have infinitely many solutions.

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What is the graphical representation of a system of equations?

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The points where the lines intersect represent the solutions to the system.

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What does it mean if two equations are dependent?

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They represent the same line and have infinitely many solutions.

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What does it mean if two equations are independent?

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They represent different lines and can have one solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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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 first step in the elimination method?

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Align the equations so that corresponding variables and constants are in the same columns.

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