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What is substitution in solving systems of equations?

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Substitution is 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 is elimination in solving systems of equations?

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Elimination is a method where equations are added or subtracted to eliminate one variable, making it easier to solve for the other variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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Solve for x and y: 2x − 3y = −1, y = x − 1

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(4, 3)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the solution to the system of equations: 3x + 2y = 16, 14x + 2y = 38?

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(2, 5)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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Solve the system: x + y = 19, y = 3x - 1

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(5, 14)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What does it mean for a system of equations to be consistent?

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A consistent system has at least one solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What does it mean for a system of equations to be inconsistent?

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An inconsistent system has no solutions.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is a dependent system of equations?

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A dependent system has infinitely many solutions, as the equations represent the same line.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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Solve for x and y: 4x + 8y = 20, -4x + 2y = -30

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(7, -1)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the first step in the substitution method?

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Solve one of the equations for one variable in terms of the other variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6