Systems

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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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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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

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The equations represent parallel lines that never intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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

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

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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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 intercepts of the lines represented by the equations.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the graphical representation of intersecting lines?

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It indicates that there is exactly one solution to the system.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is the solution to the system of equations y = 2x + 3 and y = -x + 1?

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(1, 5) is the solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the solution to the system of equations 2x + 3y = 6 and 4x + 6y = 12?

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Infinitely many solutions, as the second equation is a multiple of the first.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What does the term 'consistent' mean in relation to a system of equations?

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A consistent system has at least one solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What does the term 'inconsistent' mean in relation to a system of equations?

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An inconsistent system has no solutions.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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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 then substituted into the other equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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