Systems 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.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What does it mean if a system of equations has one solution?

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The lines represented by the equations intersect at exactly one point.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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

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The lines represented by the equations are parallel and never intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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

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The lines represented by the equations are the same line, overlapping each other.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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Solve the system of equations: -x + y = -13 and -8x - 4y = -8.

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(5, -8)

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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Solve the system of equations: y = 4x + 1 and 3x + 2y = 13.

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(1, 5)

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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Solve the system of equations: y = 2/3x - 2 and y = -x + 3.

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(3, 0)

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the graphical representation of a system of equations?

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The graphical representation consists of lines on a coordinate plane.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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

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By observing the intersection points of the lines.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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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 then substituted into the other equation.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B