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What is a system of equations?

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A set of equations with the same variables that are solved together to find common solutions.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What does it mean for a system of equations to be consistent?

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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 it mean for a system of equations to be inconsistent?

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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 graphical representation of a system of equations?

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The solutions are represented by the points where the graphs of the equations intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is a matrix?

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A rectangular array of numbers arranged in rows and columns.

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How do you represent a system of equations using matrices?

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You can represent a system of equations in matrix form as AX = B, where A is the coefficient matrix, X is the variable matrix, and B is the constant matrix.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.8

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What is the coefficient matrix?

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The matrix that contains the coefficients of the variables in a system of equations.

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What is the augmented matrix?

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The matrix that includes the coefficients and the constants from the system of equations, separated by a vertical line.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.8

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What is the inverse of a matrix?

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The matrix that, when multiplied by the original matrix, yields the identity matrix.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.9

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How do you find the inverse of a 3x3 matrix?

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Use the formula involving the determinant and the adjugate of the matrix.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.9