Solving Systems of linear and quadratic 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.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What does it mean for a system of equations to have no solutions?

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It means that the equations represent parallel lines that never intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is the solution to a system of linear and quadratic equations?

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The points where the linear equation intersects the quadratic equation.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.7

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How can you determine if a point is a solution to a system of equations?

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Substitute the point into each equation; if it satisfies all equations, it is a solution.

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that graphs to a straight line, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

CCSS.8.F.B.4

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What is a quadratic equation?

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An equation that can be expressed in the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a ≠ 0.

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What is the graphical representation of a linear equation?

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A straight line on a coordinate plane.

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What is the graphical representation of a quadratic equation?

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A parabola on a coordinate plane.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What does it mean for two equations to be consistent?

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It means that the equations have at least one solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What does it mean for two equations to be inconsistent?

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It means that the equations have no solutions.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B