Solving Systems by Graphing

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What is the first step in solving a system by graphing?

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Write both linear equations in slope-intercept form.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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How can you tell if a point is a solution to a system?

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The (x,y) coordinates satisfy both equations.

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If m=3 and b=6, what is the correct slope intercept equation?

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y=3x+6.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is the solution to the system of equations represented by the point (2, 3)?

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(2, 3) is the solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the solution to the system of equations represented by the point (1, -4)?

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(1, -4) is the solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What does the slope of a line represent in a linear equation?

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The slope represents the rate of change of y with respect to x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept in the equation y = mx + b?

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The y-intercept is the value of y when x = 0.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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How do you graph a linear equation in slope-intercept form?

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Start at the y-intercept and use the slope to find another point.

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What does it mean for two lines to be parallel in a system of equations?

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Parallel lines have the same slope but different y-intercepts.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What does it mean for two lines to intersect in a system of equations?

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Intersecting lines have one solution, which is the point of intersection.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A