Solving Systems by Graphing

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What is a system of equations?

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A system of equations is a set of two or more equations with the same variables. The solution is the point(s) where the equations intersect.

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What does it mean for two lines to intersect?

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Two lines intersect when they share a common point, which is the solution to the system of equations represented by those lines.

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How can you determine the solution to a system of equations graphically?

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The solution can be determined by graphing the equations and identifying the point where the lines intersect.

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What is the significance of the coordinates (x, y) in the context of a solution?

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The coordinates (x, y) represent the values of the variables that satisfy all equations in the system.

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What is the graphical representation of a linear equation?

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A linear equation is represented graphically as a straight line on a coordinate plane.

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What does it mean if two lines are parallel in a system of equations?

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If two lines are parallel, they do not intersect, meaning there is no solution to the system of equations.

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What is the slope of a line?

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The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, calculated as the rise over run between two points on the line.

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How do you find the slope from two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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The slope (m) is calculated using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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What is the y-intercept of a line?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented as (0, b) in the equation y = mx + b.

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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The standard form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers.