How to solve a system of equations with infinite many solutions

How to solve a system of equations with infinite many solutions

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Mathematics, Business

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the substitution method for solving systems of equations. It begins with an introduction to substitution, followed by steps to isolate and solve for a variable, specifically X. The process of substituting the value of X into another equation is demonstrated, emphasizing the importance of using parentheses and the distributive property. The tutorial concludes with an explanation of infinite solutions, where two lines overlap, sharing all points.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving an equation using substitution?

Isolate a variable with a coefficient of 2

Isolate a variable with a coefficient of 1 or -1

Add 5 to both sides

Multiply both sides by 10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to use parentheses when substituting a value into an equation?

To simplify the equation

To make the equation look neat

To ensure correct application of the distributive property

To avoid division by zero

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do after isolating a variable in the substitution method?

Substitute it back into the same equation

Substitute it into the other equation

Multiply it by 2

Divide it by 5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean when two equations cancel out to a true statement like 10 = 10?

There is no solution

There is one unique solution

There are infinite solutions

The solution is zero

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is indicated by the fact that two lines overlap completely in a system of equations?

The lines have no points in common

The lines intersect at one point

The lines have infinite solutions

The lines are parallel

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the y-coordinates in a system with infinite solutions?

They are always zero

They are always positive

They are always equal

They are always different

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of solution is it when all points of two lines are shared?

Unique solution

No solution

Negative solution

Infinite solutions