Systems of Equations/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 system of equations to have a unique solution?

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It means the equations intersect at exactly one point on the graph.

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What does it mean for a system of equations to have no solution?

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It means the equations represent parallel lines that never intersect.

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

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

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How do you determine if two lines are parallel?

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Two lines are parallel if they have the same slope but different y-intercepts.

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What is the graphical representation of a linear inequality?

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It is represented by a shaded region on one side of a boundary line.

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What is the difference between a solid line and a dashed line in graphing inequalities?

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A solid line indicates that points on the line are included in the solution (≥ or ≤), while a dashed line indicates they are not (> or <).

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How do you solve a system of equations using substitution?

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

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How do you solve a system of equations using elimination?

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

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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It is written as y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.