Review Systems of Equations

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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.HSA.REI.C.6

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 representing 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 one solution?

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The lines 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, so every point on the line is a solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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How can you determine the number of solutions in a system of equations graphically?

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By analyzing the intersection points of the lines on a graph.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the solution to the system of equations 2x + 3y = 6 and x - y = 1?

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(3, 0)

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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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How do you solve a system of equations using substitution?

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Solve one equation for one variable and substitute that expression into the other equation.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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How do you solve a system of equations using elimination?

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Add or subtract the equations to eliminate one variable, then solve for the remaining variable.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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 all equations are satisfied.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B