System of Equations

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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 that are solved together.

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What does it mean for a solution to a system of equations?

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A solution is a set of values for the variables that makes all equations in the system true.

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How can you graphically represent a system of equations?

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By plotting each equation on the same coordinate plane and finding the point(s) where they intersect.

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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 if two lines are parallel in a system of equations?

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It means there is no solution to the system because the lines never intersect.

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

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It means there are infinitely many solutions because the lines are the same.

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

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Substitute the point's coordinates into each equation to see if they hold true.

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What is the graphical interpretation of a single solution in a system of equations?

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The lines representing the equations intersect at exactly one point.

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.