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What is a system of linear equations?

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A set of two or more linear equations with the same variables.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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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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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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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 are the same line, overlapping each other.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is the elimination method?

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A method for solving systems of equations by adding or subtracting equations to eliminate one variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the substitution method?

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A method for solving systems of equations by solving one equation for one variable and substituting that expression into the other equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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How do you determine if a system of equations has one solution?

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If the lines intersect at exactly one point, the system has one solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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Solve by elimination: 2x + 3y = 6 and 4x - 3y = 12.

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(3,0)

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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Solve by substitution: y = 2x + 3 and y = -x + 1.

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(-1,1)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the graphical representation of a system with one solution?

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Two lines that intersect at a single point.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is the graphical representation of a system with no solution?

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Two parallel lines that never intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A