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    Systems of Linear Equations: Using A Graph To Solve

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    This document discusses how to solve systems of linear equations graphically. It explains that a system of linear equations involves two or more linear equations with the same variables. The solution to a linear system is the ordered pair that satisfies both equations simultaneously. It then demonstrates how to graph two linear equations on the same coordinate plane and find the point where they intersect, which represents the solution. The key steps are: 1) writing the equations in slope-intercept form, 2) graphing them, 3) identifying their point of intersection, and 4) verifying it satisfies both original equations. An example of this process is worked through.

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    Systems of Linear Equations: Using A Graph To Solve

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    This document discusses how to solve systems of linear equations graphically. It explains that a system of linear equations involves two or more linear equations with the same variables. The solution to a linear system is the ordered pair that satisfies both equations simultaneously. It then demonstrates how to graph two linear equations on the same coordinate plane and find the point where they intersect, which represents the solution. The key steps are: 1) writing the equations in slope-intercept form, 2) graphing them, 3) identifying their point of intersection, and 4) verifying it satisfies both original equations. An example of this process is worked through.

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    This document discusses how to solve systems of linear equations graphically. It explains that a system of linear equations involves two or more linear equations with the same variables. The solution to a linear system is the ordered pair that satisfies both equations simultaneously. It then demonstrates how to graph two linear equations on the same coordinate plane and find the point where they intersect, which represents the solution. The key steps are: 1) writing the equations in slope-intercept form, 2) graphing them, 3) identifying their point of intersection, and 4) verifying it satisfies both original equations. An example of this process is worked through.

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    Systems of Linear Equations: Using A Graph To Solve

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    This document discusses how to solve systems of linear equations graphically. It explains that a system of linear equations involves two or more linear equations with the same variables. The solution to a linear system is the ordered pair that satisfies both equations simultaneously. It then demonstrates how to graph two linear equations on the same coordinate plane and find the point where they intersect, which represents the solution. The key steps are: 1) writing the equations in slope-intercept form, 2) graphing them, 3) identifying their point of intersection, and 4) verifying it satisfies both original equations. An example of this process is worked through.

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    Systems of Linear Equations

    Using a Graph to Solve


    What is a System of Linear Equations?

    A system of linear equations is simply two or more linear equations


    using the same variables.

    We will only be dealing with systems of two equations using two


    variables, x and y.

    If the system of linear equations is going to have a solution, then


    the solution will be an ordered pair (x , y) where x and y make
    both equations true at the same time.

    We will be working with the graphs of linear systems and how to find
    their solutions graphically.
    How to Use Graphs to Solve Linear Systems
    y
    Consider the following system:
    x – y = –1
    x + 2y = 5
    Using the graph to the right, we can
    see that any of these ordered pairs
    will make the first equation true since x
    they lie on the line. (1 , 2)

    We can also see that any of these


    points will make the second equation
    true.
    However, there is ONE coordinate
    that makes both true at the same
    time…The point where they intersect makes both equations true at the same
    time.
    How to Use Graphs to Solve Linear Systems
    y
    Consider the following system:
    x – y = –1
    x + 2y = 5
    We must ALWAYS verify that
    your coordinates actually satisfy
    both equations. x
    (1 , 2)
    To do this, we substitute the
    coordinate (1 , 2) into both
    equations.
    x – y = –1 x + 2y = 5
    (1) – (2) = –1  (1) + 2(2) = Since (1 , 2) makes both equations
    1+4=5 true, then (1 , 2) is the solution to the
    system of linear equations.
    Graphing to Solve a Linear System
    Solve the following system by graphing:
    3x + 6y = 15 Start with 3x + 6y = 15

    –2x + 3y = –3 Subtracting 3x from both sides yields


    6y = –3x + 15
    While there are many different Dividing everything by 6 gives us…
    ways to graph these equations, we
    will be using the slope – intercept y= - 1
    2 x+ 5
    2

    form.
    Similarly, we can add 2x to both
    sides and then divide everything by
    To put the equations in slope 3 in the second equation to get
    intercept form, we must solve both y= 2
    x- 1
    3
    equations for y.

    Now, we must graph these two equations


    Graphing to Solve a Linear System
    Solve the following system by graphing: y

    3x + 6y = 15
    –2x + 3y = –3

    Using the slope intercept forms of


    these equations, we can graph them
    x
    carefully on graph paper. (3 , 1)
    y = - 12 x + 52
    y= 2
    3 x- 1

    Label the
    Start at the y – intercept, then use the slope.
    solution!
    Lastly, we need to verify our solution is correct, by substituting (3 , 1).
    Since 3( 3) + 6( 1) = 15 and - 2( 3) + 3( 1) = - 3 , then our solution is correct!
    Graphing to Solve a Linear System
    Let's summarize! There are 4 steps to solving a linear system using a graph.

    Step 1: Put both equations in slope – Solve both equations for y, so that
    intercept form each equation looks like
    y = mx + b.

    Step 2: Graph both equations on the Use the slope and y – intercept for
    same coordinate plane each equation in step 1. Be sure to
    use a ruler and graph paper!
    Step 3: Estimate where the graphs This is the solution! LABEL the
    intersect. solution!

    Step 4: Check to make sure your Substitute the x and y values into both
    solution makes both equations true. equations to verify the point is a
    solution to both equations.
    Graphing to Solve a Linear System
    Let's do ONE more…Solve the following system of equations by graphing.
    2x + 2y = 3 y

    x – 4y = –1
    LABEL the solution!
    Step 1: Put both equations in slope –
    intercept form ( 1 , 12 )
    y = - x + 32
    y= 1
    4 x+ 1
    4 x
    Step 2: Graph both equations on the
    same coordinate plane
    Step 3: Estimate where the graphs
    intersect. LABEL the solution!

    2( 1) + 2( 12 ) = 2 + 1 = 3
    Step 4: Check to make sure your
    solution makes both equations true. 1- 4( 12 ) = 1- 2 = - 1

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