Systems of Equations: Equal Values Method Flashcard

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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 for two equations to be equivalent?

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Two equations are equivalent if they have the same solution set.

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What is the Equal Values Method?

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A method for solving systems of equations by setting the expressions for y equal to each other.

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How do you find the solution to a system of equations graphically?

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By identifying the point where the graphs of the equations intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the solution to the system of equations: y = 6x - 4 and y = 2x + 2?

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The solution is x = 2, y = 8.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the solution to the system of equations: y = 3x - 2 and y = 5x + 1?

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The solution is x = -3, y = -11.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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

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The solution is x = 2, y = 7.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the solution to the system of equations: y = 4x + 3 and y = 2x - 5?

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The solution is x = -4, y = -13.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What does it mean for a solution to be an ordered pair?

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An ordered pair is a pair of numbers (x, y) that represent a point on the coordinate plane.

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What is the y-intercept of a linear equation?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis (x=0).