STARK 2B 4.2 Practice: Systems from a Graph

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What is a system of linear equations?

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A system of linear equations is a set of two or more linear equations with the same variables. The solution is the point(s) where the equations intersect on a graph.

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What does the slope of a line represent in a linear equation?

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The slope of a line represents the rate of change of the dependent variable (y) with respect to the independent variable (x). It indicates how steep the line is.

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How do you determine the y-intercept from a linear equation in slope-intercept form?

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In the slope-intercept form of a linear equation, y = mx + b, the y-intercept is the value of b, which is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

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What is the significance of the point of intersection in a system of linear equations?

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The point of intersection represents the solution to the system, indicating the values of the variables that satisfy all equations in the system.

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How can you graph a linear equation?

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To graph a linear equation, identify the y-intercept, plot it on the graph, use the slope to find another point, and draw a straight line through the points.

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What does it mean if two lines are parallel in a system of linear equations?

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If two lines are parallel, it means they have the same slope but different y-intercepts, indicating that there is no solution to the system.

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What does it mean if two lines intersect at one point in a system of linear equations?

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If two lines intersect at one point, it means there is exactly one solution to the system, where the values of the variables satisfy both equations.

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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The standard form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers, and A should be non-negative.

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How do you convert a linear equation from standard form to slope-intercept form?

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To convert from standard form (Ax + By = C) to slope-intercept form (y = mx + b), solve for y in terms of x.

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What is the meaning of a negative slope in a linear equation?

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A negative slope indicates that as the value of x increases, the value of y decreases, resulting in a downward slant of the line.