Mathematics Terms

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System of Inequalities

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A set of two or more inequalities with the same variables.

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System of Equations

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

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Solution set (inequalities)

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The set of all possible solutions that satisfy a system of inequalities.

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Solution (equations)

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The value(s) of the variable(s) that satisfy a system of equations.

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Intersection

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The point or set of points where graphs of the equations or inequalities meet.

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Substitution

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A method of solving a system of equations by replacing one variable with an equivalent expression.

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Linear Combination/Elimination

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A method of solving a system of equations by adding or subtracting equations to eliminate a variable.

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Simultaneous equations

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Equations involving two or more unknowns that are solved together.

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Coincide

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When two graphs lie exactly on top of each other, indicating they have all points in common.

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Solved equation/ slope intercept form equation

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An equation in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.