Math of Investment Module 2

Lesson 4: System of Linear Equation

Systems of Linear Equation Types of System of Linear Equations

- A set of linear equations having the same 1. Independent or Consistent System
solution set a1 b1 c1
≠ ≠
a2 b2 c2
The following are the system of linear equations. x + 2y = 5
1. 3x + 4y = 9 and -2x + 5y – 8 = 0 3x – 3y = 6
2. 7x – y + 8z = 10, x + 4y + 5z = 2, and -5x + a. System of equation in two or more
2y + 8z = 3 variables represented by curves
intersecting at a common point.
System Of Linear Equations In Two Variables b. Have finite number of solutions
Graphical Representations of solutions represented by the points of intersection
For a system of linear equations in two variables, of the curves
the number of solutions is given by one of the 2. Inconsistent System
following. a1 b1 c1
Number of Solutions Graphical = ≠
a2 b2 c2
Interpretation
3x + 2y = 5
1. Exactly one solution The two lines intersect
3x + 2y = 6
at one point
a. System of equations in two or more
2. Infinitely many The two lines coincide
variables represented by non-intersecting
solutions (are identical)
curves
3. No solution The two lines are b. System with no solution
parallel 3. Dependent System
a1 b1 c 1
Two lines that intersect: single point of intersection = =
a2 b2 c 2
3x + 2y = 6
6x + 4y = 12
a. System of equations in two or more
variables represented by curves
coincident with one another
b. System with infinite number of solutions
Two lines that coincide: infinitely many points of
intersection Solving System of Linear Equations
Graphical Method of Solving a System of Linear
Equations
The graphical method of solving a system of linear
equations is a method that determines the solution
in terms of the common point(s) or the point(s) of
intersection among the graphs representing each of
the equations in the system.
Two parallel lines: no point of intersection
The following are the basic steps to be followed:
1. Draw the graphs associated to the equations of
the system.
2. Determine the common point or the point of
intersection among the graphs.
3. Read the coordinates of the point giving the
solution ( x , y ).
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Analytical Method of Solving a System of Linear
Equations
1. Elimination of a Variable by
Addition/Subtraction
This is an analytical method of solving a system of
equations that eliminates a variable
addition/subtraction of multiple equations.

Steps in Elimination Method By Addition or

Subtraction
1. If the coefficient of the variables have the same
coefficient, proceed to second step. But if he
variables do not contain the same coefficients,
multiply one equation or both by a number,
which will make the coefficients of one variable
equal.
2. Add or subtract the resulting equations and
solve for the value of the remaining variable.
3. Substitute the value obtained in the second step
to get the value of the second variable.
4. Check by substituting the values of the variables
in the original equations.

2. Elimination of a Variable by Substitution

This is an analytical method of solving a system of
equations that eliminates a variable by replacing one
of the variables in one of the equations by an equal
expressions obtained from the other equation

Steps in Elimination Method By Substitution

1. Choose the simpler equation and solve for

one variable in terms of the other.
2. Using the other equation, substitute the
expression obtained in first step to find the
value of the other variable.
3. Substitute the value obtained in the second
step to obtain the value of the second
variable.
4. Check by substituting the values of the
variables in the original equations.

~~~Mae Mainar~~~