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What is a system of equations?

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

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What does it mean if a system of equations has infinitely many solutions?

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It means that the equations represent the same line, and every point on that line is a solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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How can you determine if a system of equations has no solution?

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If the equations represent parallel lines, they will never intersect, indicating no solution.

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What is the graphical representation of a system of equations?

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The graphical representation is the intersection points of the lines represented by the equations.

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What is the substitution method in solving systems of equations?

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A method where one equation is solved for one variable, and that expression is substituted into the other equation.

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What is the elimination method in solving systems of equations?

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A method where equations are added or subtracted to eliminate one variable, making it easier to solve for the other.

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What does it mean for a system of equations to be consistent?

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A consistent system has at least one solution.

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What does it mean for a system of equations to be inconsistent?

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An inconsistent system has no solutions.

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What is the solution to the system of equations 3x + 2y = 16 and 7x + y = 19?

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The solution is (2, 5).

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How do you check if a solution is correct for a system of equations?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equations to see if both equations are satisfied.

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