Solving Systems of Linear Equations

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What does the graph of a system of equations with no solution look like?

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The graph consists of parallel lines.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is the equation representing the cost of shirts from Company A that charges $9.65 per shirt plus a $43 setup fee?

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y = 9.65x + 43

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

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What is the equation representing the cost of shirts from Company B that charges $8.40 per shirt plus a $58 setup fee?

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y = 8.40x + 58

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

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Given the system of equations 2x - y = 4 and y = -2x + 8, what is the value of x in the solution?

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x = 3

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the value of the y-coordinate of the solution to the system of equations x - 2y = 1 and x + 4y = 7?

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The y-coordinate is 1.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.9

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Solve the system of equations: y = 8x + 1 and y = 6x + 3. What is the solution?

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The solution is (1, 9).

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is a system of linear equations?

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

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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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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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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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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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the substitution method in solving systems of equations?

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The substitution method involves solving one equation for one variable and substituting that expression into the other equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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