Solutions to Systems of Equations and Inequalities

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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 point to be a solution to a system of equations?

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A point is a solution if it satisfies all equations in the system.

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How do you determine if a point is a solution to a system of inequalities?

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Substitute the point into each inequality; if it satisfies all, it is a solution.

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What is the graphical representation of a system of equations?

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The intersection point(s) of the lines representing the equations.

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What is the difference between a solution to an equation and a solution to an inequality?

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An equation has exact solutions, while an inequality has a range of solutions.

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

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The lines representing the equations 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 representing the equations coincide, meaning they are the same line.

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What is the substitution method for solving systems of equations?

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Solve one equation for one variable and substitute that expression into the other equation.

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What is the elimination method for solving systems of equations?

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Add or subtract equations to eliminate one variable, making it easier to solve.

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What is a feasible region in the context of inequalities?

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The area on a graph where all inequalities in a system are satisfied.