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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

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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When does a system of equations have no solutions?

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When the slopes of the lines are the same but the y-intercepts are different.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What does it mean if two lines in a system of equations intersect?

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It means the system has one unique solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is substitution in solving systems of equations?

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A method where one equation is solved for one variable, which is then substituted into the other equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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Solve using substitution: x + y = 19 and y = 3x - 1.

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(5, 14)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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Solve using substitution: y = 7x + 9 and 2y + 2x = -18.

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(-2, -5)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is elimination in solving systems of equations?

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A method where equations are added or subtracted to eliminate one variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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Solve using elimination: 2x + 3y = -2 and 3x - 2y = 23.

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(5, -4)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the first step in solving using elimination?

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Add the like terms. The y terms will cancel out.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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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, meaning every point on the line is a solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B