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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 for a system of equations to have one solution?

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The graphs of the equations intersect at exactly one point.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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

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The graphs of the equations are parallel and never intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What does it mean for a system of equations to have infinitely many solutions?

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The graphs of the equations are the same line, meaning they overlap completely.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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How do you find the solution to a system of equations by graphing?

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Graph each equation on the same coordinate plane and identify the point(s) of intersection.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the graphical representation of intersecting lines?

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Two lines that cross at a single point, indicating one solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is the graphical representation of parallel lines?

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Two lines that run alongside each other without ever meeting, indicating no solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What happens when you graph the same equation twice?

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You will have infinitely many solutions, as the lines will overlap.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What is the y-intercept of a line?

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