Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing (PA)

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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 point(s) where the equations intersect on a graph.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What does it mean to solve a system of equations by graphing?

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Solving a system of equations by graphing involves plotting each equation on the same set of axes and identifying the point(s) where the graphs intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the solution to the system of equations: y = x + 1 and y = -3x + 9?

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(2, 3)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the solution to the system of equations: y = x - 2 and y = -2x + 1?

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(1, -1)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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How can you determine the number of solutions in a system of equations?

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The number of solutions can be determined by the intersection of the graphs: one solution (intersecting), no solution (parallel lines), or infinitely many solutions (same line).

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is the solution to the system of equations: y = \frac{1}{3}x + 2 and y = -x + 10?

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(6, 4)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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Is (1, 4) a solution for the system: y = 2x + 2 and y = x + 5?

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No, (1, 4) does not satisfy both equations.

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

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If two lines are parallel, it means they have the same slope and will never intersect, resulting in no solution for the system.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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

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If two lines are the same, they have infinitely many solutions because every point on the line is a solution to the system.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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The slope-intercept form is given by y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3