Solving Systems of Equations - algebra 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 that are solved together.

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What does it mean for a system of equations to have infinite solutions?

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It means that the equations represent the same line, and every point on that line is a solution.

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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, making it easier to solve for the other.

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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 one variable and substitute that expression into the other equation.

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How do you determine if a system of equations has no solution?

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If the equations represent parallel lines, they will never intersect, indicating no solution.

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What is the graphical representation of a system of equations?

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It is the visual depiction of the equations on a coordinate plane, where the solutions are the points of intersection.

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What does it mean if two equations in a system are identical?

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It means they represent the same line, resulting in infinitely many solutions.

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How can you check your solution to a system of equations?

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By substituting the solution back into the original equations to see if they hold true.

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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 like terms are in the same column, making it easier to eliminate a variable.

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

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Solve one of the equations for one variable in terms of the other variable.

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