System of Equations Review

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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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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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

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The lines representing the equations are parallel and never intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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

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The equations represent the same line, so every point on the line is a solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is the elimination method in solving systems of equations?

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A method where you add or subtract equations to eliminate one variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the substitution method in solving systems of equations?

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A method where you solve one equation for a variable and substitute that value into the other equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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How do you graph a system of equations?

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Plot each equation on the same graph and identify the point(s) where they intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the solution to a system of equations?

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The point(s) where the equations intersect, representing the values of the variables.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the first step in solving a system of equations by elimination?

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Align the equations so that corresponding variables and constants are in the same columns.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the first step in solving a system of equations by substitution?

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Isolate one variable in one of the equations.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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If a system of equations has one solution, what does that indicate about the lines?

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The lines intersect at exactly one point.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A