Finding the X Coordinate of the Intersection of Two Equations

This lesson teaches how to find the intersection of two equations by setting them equal. It covers the slope-intercept form, common misunderstandings in real-world problems, and provides an example with cell phone companies to illustrate the concept. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key points.

How do you find the X coordinate of the intersection of two equations?

What is the slope-intercept form of an equation?

What is the significance of the point where the two equations intersect?

What is a common misunderstanding students have regarding slope and Y intercept in real-world problems?

Explain how to set up the equations for the two cell phone companies mentioned in the lesson.