Simultaneous Equations - Graphing

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What are simultaneous equations?

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Simultaneous equations are a set of equations with multiple variables that are solved together to find a common solution for all equations.

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What does it mean for two lines to intersect?

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Two lines intersect when they cross each other at a single point, which represents the solution to the simultaneous equations.

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What is the graphical representation of a solution to simultaneous equations?

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The solution is represented by the point where the graphs of the equations intersect on the coordinate plane.

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What does 'no solution' mean in the context of simultaneous equations?

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'No solution' means that the lines represented by the equations are parallel and do not intersect.

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How can you determine the point of intersection graphically?

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You can determine the point of intersection by plotting both equations on a graph and identifying the coordinates of the point where they meet.

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What is the significance of the coordinates in a solution to simultaneous equations?

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The coordinates represent the values of the variables that satisfy all equations in the system.

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

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The slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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How do you find the slope of a line from two points?

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The slope (m) is calculated using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are the coordinates of the two points.

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What is the meaning of a unique solution in simultaneous equations?

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A unique solution means that there is exactly one point where the two lines intersect, indicating one set of values for the variables.

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What does it mean if two equations have infinitely many solutions?

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Infinitely many solutions occur when the two equations represent the same line, meaning every point on the line is a solution.