Quadratic Linear Systems

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What is a quadratic linear system?

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A system of equations that includes at least one quadratic equation and one linear equation.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.7

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What is the general form of a quadratic equation?

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The general form is y = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0.

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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The standard form is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.

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How many solutions can a quadratic linear system have?

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A quadratic linear system can have 0, 1, or 2 solutions.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.7

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What does it mean if a quadratic linear system has no solutions?

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It means the graphs of the equations do not intersect.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.7

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What does it mean if a quadratic linear system has one solution?

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It means the graphs of the equations touch at one point (tangent).

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.7

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What does it mean if a quadratic linear system has two solutions?

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It means the graphs of the equations intersect at two distinct points.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.7

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How do you find the solutions to a quadratic linear system graphically?

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By plotting both equations on the same graph and identifying the points of intersection.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.7

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What is the vertex of a quadratic function?

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The vertex is the highest or lowest point of the parabola, depending on its orientation.

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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The axis of symmetry is a vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves.