Systems of Equations Vocabulary

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A system of linear equations is a set of ______ or more linear equations.

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two

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The lines do NOT have a common point of intersection. So, they must be PARALLEL. They will NEVER intersect. (SAME slope and different y-intercept) What is the solution type?

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No solution

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What is the method of solving a system of equations by replacing one variable with an equivalent expression containing the other variable?

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Substitution Method

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What is the equation format represented by 'y=mx+b', where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept?

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Slope - Intercept Form

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__________________________ lines are lines that intersect to form right angles.

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Perpendicular

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What is the term for a solution that satisfies all equations in a system?

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Point of Intersection

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What do you call a system of equations that has exactly one solution?

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Independent System

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What do you call a system of equations that has no solutions?

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Inconsistent System

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What do you call a system of equations that has infinitely many solutions?

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Dependent System

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What is the method called that involves adding or subtracting equations to eliminate a variable?

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Elimination Method