Solving Systems by Substitution

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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 to solve a system of equations by substitution?

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It means to solve one equation for one variable and then substitute that expression into the other equation.

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What is the first step in solving a system of equations by substitution?

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Isolate one variable in one of the equations.

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If y = 2x + 3, what is y when x = 2?

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y = 2(2) + 3 = 7.

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

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(1, 4).

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What does it mean if a system of equations has no solution?

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It means the lines represented by the equations are parallel and never intersect.

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What does it mean if a system of equations has infinite solutions?

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It means the equations represent the same line.

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Solve the system: y = -2x + 4 and 3x + y = 0.

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(2, 0).

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What is the graphical representation of a system of equations?

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It is the intersection point(s) of the lines represented by the equations.

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How do you check the solution of a system of equations?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equations to see if they hold true.