Learning Checkpoint Practice Test

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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.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What does it mean for two systems of equations to be equivalent?

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Two systems of equations are equivalent if they have the same solution set.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the elimination method in solving systems of equations?

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The elimination method involves adding or subtracting equations to eliminate one variable, making it easier to solve for the other variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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How do you substitute a variable in a system of equations?

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To substitute a variable, solve one equation for that variable and then replace it in the other equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the purpose of using substitution in solving equations?

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Substitution simplifies the process of solving equations by reducing the number of variables.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the definition of a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you determine the price of items using a system of equations?

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Set up equations based on the total cost and quantities of items, then solve the system to find the price of each item.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C

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What is the significance of the ordered pair in a system of equations?

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An ordered pair represents the solution to the system, indicating the values of the variables that satisfy all equations.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What does it mean for one equation to be a multiple of another?

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One equation is a multiple of another if you can multiply or divide the entire equation by a non-zero constant to obtain the other equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that graphs as a straight line and can be written in the form Ax + By = C.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2