Solving 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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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 graphical representation of a system of equations?

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The point(s) where the graphs of the equations intersect.

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What is the substitution method in solving systems of equations?

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A method where one equation is solved for one variable, and that expression is substituted into the other equation.

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What is the elimination method in solving systems of equations?

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

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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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What does it mean if a system of equations has infinitely many solutions?

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The equations represent the same line, meaning every point on the line is a solution.

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Solve the system: x + 2y = 8, 2x - y = 3. What are the values of x and y?

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x = 5, y = 1.5.

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Solve the system: 3x + 4y = 12, x - 2y = -1. What are the values of x and y?

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x = 2, y = 1.

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What is the first step in solving a system of equations using substitution?

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Isolate one variable in one of the equations.