One Solution, No Solution, Many Solutions

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What does it mean if a system of linear equations has no solution?

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The lines represented by the equations are parallel and do not intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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

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The lines represented by the equations intersect at exactly one point.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What does it mean if a system of linear equations has infinite solutions?

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The lines represented by the equations are the same line, meaning they overlap completely.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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Given the equations y=5x+3 and y=5x-2, how many solutions does this system have?

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No Solution, because the lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the graphical representation of a system with one solution?

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Two intersecting lines on a graph.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is the graphical representation of a system with no solution?

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Two parallel lines on a graph.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is the graphical representation of a system with infinite solutions?

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One line that overlaps itself, or two identical lines.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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How can you determine if two lines are parallel from their equations?

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

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y=5x+3?

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5.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y=5x-2?

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5.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5