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 that are solved together.

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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 simultaneously.

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What is the graphical method for solving systems of equations?

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Plotting each equation on a graph and identifying the point(s) where they intersect.

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What is substitution in the context of 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 elimination in the context of solving systems of equations?

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A method that involves adding or subtracting equations 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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How do you determine the solution of a system of equations graphically?

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By finding the intersection point(s) of the graphs of the equations.

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What is the solution to the system: y = 4x + 1 and 3x + 2y = 13?

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(1, 5) - This is the point where both equations intersect.

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How do you solve the system using substitution: x = -3 and 2x + 3y = 6?

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Substituting x = -3 into the second equation gives y = 4, so the solution is (-3, 4).