Systems of Equations
The many different ways to solve them!
What are Systems of Equations?
A system of equations is a collection of two or more equations with a same set of unknowns. In solving a system of equations, we try to find values for each of the unknowns that will satisfy every equation in the system. The equations in the system can be linear or non-linear.
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Solving Systems with Graphing
To solve systems using graphing, first you need to change the equations into slope intercept form. Once that is done, graph "B" the y intercept for each equation. From those points use the "x" with rise over run to find the point. Wherever the lines intersect is your intersection point.
Solving Systems with Substitution
To solve systems using Substitution you need to isolate x or y making it slope intercept form. Then use the opposite side of the equation and plug it into the other equation. Then solve.
Solving Systems with Elimination
To solve systems using Elimination you need to eliminate a variable to find one variable. After finding its value, plug it into an equation to find the other variable. Then you have your points.
More elimination
This is another problem using elimination.
Writing a System
When using word problems, this is simply writing the equation from a word problem!
Word Problems
Use any of the systems of equations methods to solve a word problem.
Which Methods are best for different situations?
When you see two standard form equations that you need to solve, thats when its best to use elimination. When you see one slope intercept and one standard, its easiest to use substitution. Then when two slope intercept form equations show up, stick with graphing.
Infinite solutions
When two lines are the same and every point they touch is an intersection.
No solution
When two lines are parallel and never have an intersection.
One solution
When two lines intersect at one point.