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 that are solved together.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What does it mean for a point to be a solution to a system of equations?

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A point is a solution if it satisfies all equations in the system.

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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 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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How can you determine the number of solutions in a system of linear and quadratic equations?

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By analyzing the intersection points of the graphs of the equations.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.7

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The highest or lowest point on the graph of a quadratic function.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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y = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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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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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you find the x-intercept of a linear equation?

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Set y = 0 and solve for x.

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How do you find the y-intercept of a linear equation?

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Set x = 0 and solve for y.