A1 Vocabulary Systems of Linear Equations

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Linear equation in two variables

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a relationship with a constant rate of change represented by a graph that forms a straight line

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Linear inequality in two variables

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a relationship with a constant rate of change represented by a solution set denoted by the graph of a line, that may or may not be included in the solution, and the set of points above or below the line.

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Solution

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The Coordinate Pair (x,y) that is true for all equations in a system. Where linear equations cross on the graph.

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One Solution

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when the system of equations have different slopes and cross at a single point (the solution).

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No Solution

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When a system of equations has equations that are parallel and never intersect and have the same slope.

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Infinite Solutions

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a system of equations in which all values are true (the equations are the same line). AKA All real numbers, all solutions, or infinitely many solutions.

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Solve by Graphing

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Graph two linear equations to find their point of intersection.

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Solve by Substitution

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solve one linear equation for x or y and then plug the expression x or y is equal to into the other equation and solve for the variable. Then plug in the solution for the variable into one of the original equations to solve for the other variable. Answer as a coordinate (x,y)

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Solve by Elimination

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Multiply everything in one linear equation by a number that will cancel either the x or y term when the two equations are combined.

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Parallel lines

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lines in the same plane that do not intersect and remain equidistant from one another.