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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. The solution is the point(s) where the equations intersect.

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How do you solve a system of equations using substitution?

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1. Solve one equation for one variable. 2. Substitute that expression into the other equation. 3. Solve for the remaining variable.

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What does the x-intercept of a line represent?

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The x-coordinate where the line crosses the x-axis (y=0).

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What does the y-intercept of a line represent?

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The y-coordinate where the line crosses the y-axis (x=0).

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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How do you find the slope of a line given two points?

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What is factoring in algebra?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into simpler components (factors) that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What does it mean for two lines to be parallel?

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Two lines are parallel if they have the same slope and will never intersect.

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What is the difference between a linear equation and a quadratic equation?

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