Types of Solutions from Systems of Equations

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What are the types of solutions for a system of equations?

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1. No Solution 2. One Solution 3. Infinitely Many Solutions

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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

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The equations represent parallel lines that 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 one solution?

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The equations represent lines that 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 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 can you identify a system of equations with no solution graphically?

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The graph will show parallel lines.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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How can you identify a system of equations with one solution graphically?

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The graph will show two lines that intersect at a single point.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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How can you identify a system of equations with infinitely many solutions graphically?

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The graph will show two overlapping lines.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the graphical representation of the equation y = 2x + 1?

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A straight line with a slope of 2 and a y-intercept of 1.

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What is the graphical representation of the equation y = -x + 3?

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A straight line with a slope of -1 and a y-intercept of 3.

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If two lines are parallel, what can be said about their slopes?

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The slopes of parallel lines are equal.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6