Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables

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What is a system of linear equations?

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A set of two or more linear equations with the same variables.

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

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It means there is exactly one set of values for the variables that satisfies all equations in the system.

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

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It means the equations represent parallel lines that never intersect.

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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 equations represent the same line, so every point on the line is a solution.

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How do you solve a system of equations by graphing?

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Graph each equation on the same coordinate plane and identify the point(s) where they intersect.

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What is the elimination method for solving systems of equations?

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A method that involves adding or subtracting equations to eliminate one variable, making it easier to solve for the other.

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What is the substitution method for solving systems of equations?

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A method where you solve one equation for one variable and substitute that expression into the other equation.

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What is the point of intersection of two lines?

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The point where the two lines meet, representing the solution to the system of equations.

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How can you determine if two lines are parallel?

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If they have the same slope but different y-intercepts.