Systems Elimination (Easy)

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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.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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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.

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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.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is a solution to a system of equations?

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A set of values for the variables that makes all equations true.

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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 lines represented by 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 infinite solutions?

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The equations represent the same line, so there are countless points of intersection.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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How do you determine if two equations are equivalent?

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If one equation can be transformed into the other by multiplying or dividing by a non-zero number.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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What is the first step in the elimination method?

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Align the equations so that corresponding variables and constants are in the same columns.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the purpose of multiplying an equation in the elimination method?

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To create coefficients that will allow one variable to be eliminated when the equations are added or subtracted.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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

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It represents the solution to the system, where both equations are satisfied.

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