Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing

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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 to solve a system of equations by graphing?

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It means to find the point(s) where the graphs of the equations intersect.

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What is the solution to a system of equations?

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The point(s) where the equations intersect, representing the values of the variables that satisfy all equations.

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

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It means the lines are parallel and never intersect.

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

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

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How do you graph the equation y = mx + b?

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Start at the y-intercept (b) on the y-axis, then use the slope (m) to find another point.

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 1/2x + 2?

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The slope is 1/2.

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What is the y-intercept of the equation y = -3x + 9?

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The y-intercept is 9.

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How can you determine the number of solutions in a system of equations?

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By analyzing the slopes and y-intercepts of the lines: parallel lines have no solutions, intersecting lines have one solution, and coincident lines have infinitely many solutions.

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Solve the system by graphing: y = 6x - 4 and y = -x + 3.

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