Solving Systems of Equations and Inequalities Review

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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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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What does it mean to solve a system of equations?

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Finding the values of the variables that satisfy all equations in the system simultaneously.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the graphical representation of a system of equations?

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The point(s) where the graphs of the equations intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the elimination method in solving systems of equations?

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A method that involves adding or subtracting equations to eliminate one variable, making it easier to solve for the other.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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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 that expression is substituted into the other equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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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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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 equations represent the same line, meaning every point on the line is a solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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How do you check the solution of a system of equations?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equations to verify that both equations are satisfied.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is an inequality?

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A mathematical statement that compares two expressions, showing that one is less than, greater than, or not equal to the other.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you graph a linear inequality?

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Graph the corresponding linear equation as a solid line (if ≤ or ≥) or dashed line (if < or >) and shade the appropriate region.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12