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 that are solved together.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What does it mean to solve a system of equations?

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Finding the values of the variables that satisfy all equations in the system simultaneously.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the graphical representation of a system of equations?

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

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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 that expression is substituted into the other equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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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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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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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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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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Solve the system: 2x - 3y = 6 and 7x - 3y = -9.

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(-3,-4)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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Solve the system: 5x - 2y = 6 and x - 2y = -2.

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(2,2)

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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: y = 2x + 1 and y = 4x - 1?

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(1,3)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6