Unit 4 Review: Solving System of Equations

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What does 'solution to a system of equations' mean?

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It's the point that solves both equations at the same time.

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Solve the system of linear equations using elimination method: 5x - 3y = -36 and 2x + 3y = 15.

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(-3, 7)

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The first step in solving using the substitution method is __________.

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get either variable by itself.

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A system has ____________ when two lines intersect at one point.

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One solution.

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What is the solution to the system: 2x + 3y = 9 and x - y = 2?

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(3, 1)

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

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The lines are parallel and never intersect.

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

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The lines are the same and overlap completely.

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What is the graphical representation of a system of equations?

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The intersection points of the lines representing the equations.

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What is the elimination method?

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A method for solving systems of equations by adding or subtracting equations to eliminate a variable.