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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 by inspection?

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To find the solution by substituting values directly into the equations.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the solution to a system of equations?

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The point where the equations intersect, representing the values of the variables that satisfy all equations.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is an ordered pair?

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A pair of numbers (x, y) that represent a point on a coordinate plane.

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What does it mean if a system has no solution?

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The lines represented by the equations are parallel and never intersect.

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What does it mean if a system has infinitely many solutions?

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The equations represent the same line, so there are countless points of intersection.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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How can you check if an ordered pair is a solution to a system?

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Substitute the values of the ordered pair into each equation to see if they hold true.

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What is the graphical representation of a system of equations?

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The graphs of the equations plotted on a coordinate plane.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the significance of the intersection point of two lines?

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It represents the solution to the system of equations.

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What does it mean for a system to have one solution?

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The lines intersect at exactly one point, indicating a unique solution.

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