System of equations Substitution

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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 set of values that satisfy all equations simultaneously.

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What does substitution mean in the context of solving equations?

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Substitution is a method of solving a system of equations by solving one equation for one variable and then substituting that expression into the other equation.

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How do you solve a system of equations using substitution?

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1. Solve one of the equations for one variable. 2. Substitute that expression into the other equation. 3. Solve for the remaining variable. 4. Substitute back to find the other variable.

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What is the first step in using substitution to solve the system: 2y + x = -15 and x = 3y?

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The first step is to substitute the expression for x from the second equation (x = 3y) into the first equation (2y + x = -15).

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the solution to the system of equations 2y + x = -15 and x = 3y?

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The solution is (-9, -3).

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the solution to the system of equations -3x - 3y = 3 and y = -5x - 17?

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The solution is (-4, 3).

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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How do you determine if a point is a solution to a system of equations?

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To determine if a point is a solution, substitute the x and y values of the point into each equation. If both equations are satisfied, the point is a solution.

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What is the graphical representation of a system of equations?

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The graphical representation of a system of equations is the intersection of the lines represented by each equation on a coordinate plane.

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

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If two lines are parallel, it means they have no points of intersection, and therefore, the system of equations has no solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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

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If two lines coincide, it means they are the same line, and the system has infinitely many solutions.

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