Systems of Equations

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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 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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How do you find the solution to a system of equations graphically?

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By plotting the equations on a graph and identifying the point(s) where they intersect.

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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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What is the elimination method in solving systems of equations?

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A method where equations are added or subtracted to eliminate one variable, making it easier to solve for the other.

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What is the solution to the system: y = 2x + 1 and y = -x + 4?

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(1, 3)

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What is the solution to the system: 2x + 3y = 6 and x - y = 1?

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(3, 0)

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What is the graphical representation of the solution to a system of equations?

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The point(s) where the graphs of the equations intersect.

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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.