Basic Systems of Equations I

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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 if a system of equations has one solution?

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The lines representing the equations intersect at exactly one point.

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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 lines representing the equations coincide, meaning they are the same line.

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

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By analyzing the slopes and y-intercepts of the lines represented by the equations.

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What is the graphical representation of a system of equations?

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It is represented by lines on a coordinate plane.

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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 then 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.

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

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(−2, −1)

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

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(3, 0)