System of Equations Word Problems

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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 can be solved together.

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What does it mean for a system of equations to have a unique solution?

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It means the lines represented by the equations intersect at exactly one point.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What does it mean for a system of equations to have no solution?

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It means the lines represented by the equations are parallel and never intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What does it mean for a system of equations to have infinitely many solutions?

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It means the lines represented by the equations are the same line, overlapping each other.

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How do you solve a system of equations by substitution?

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Solve one equation for one variable and substitute that expression into the other equation.

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How do you solve a system of equations by elimination?

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Add or subtract the equations to eliminate one variable, making it easier to solve for the other.

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What is the graphical representation of a system of equations?

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It is represented by lines on a coordinate plane, where the intersection points represent the solutions.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving a system of equations?

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Identify the variables and what they represent in the context of the problem.

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What is the importance of defining the variables in a word problem?

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Defining the variables helps to translate the problem into mathematical equations.

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How can you check if your solution to a system of equations is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equations to see if they hold true.

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