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Lesson 2.7 Systems of Linear Equations Intro

The document discusses systems of linear equations and how to determine the number of solutions a system has. It explains the different types of systems as having one solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions. It also provides examples of writing systems in slope-intercept form and comparing the slopes and y-intercepts to determine the type of system.

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Lesson 2.7 Systems of Linear Equations Intro

The document discusses systems of linear equations and how to determine the number of solutions a system has. It explains the different types of systems as having one solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions. It also provides examples of writing systems in slope-intercept form and comparing the slopes and y-intercepts to determine the type of system.

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SYSTEMS OF

LINEAR
EQUATIONS
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Systems of Linear Equations

A set of equations is called a system of


equations.
If all equations in a system are linear, the
system is a system of linear equations,
or a linear system.
Systems of Linear Equations:
A solution to a system of equations is an
ordered pair that satisfy all the equations in
the system.

A system of linear equations can have:


1. Exactly one solution
2. No solutions
3. Infinitely many solutions

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Solution of a System
Example
Determine whether the given point is a solution of the
following system.
point: (– 3, 1)
system: x – y = – 4 and 2x + 10y = 4
Solution of a System
Example
Determine whether the given point is a solution of the
following system
point: (4, 2)
system: 2x – 5y = – 2 and 3x + 4y = 4
Types of Systems
Consistent Consistent
and and
Independent Inconsistent Dependent

One solution No solution Infinite number of


solutions
Intersecting lines Parallel lines
Coinciding/ same
line
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• There is a somewhat shortened way to
determine what type (one solution, no
solutions, infinitely many solutions) of
solution exists within a system.
• Notice we are not finding the solution, just
what type of solution.
• Write the equations in slope-intercept form:
y = mx + b.
(i.e., solve the equations for y, remember
that m = slope, b = y - intercept).

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Once the equations are in slope-intercept form,
compare the slopes and y-intercepts.

One solution – the lines will have different slopes.

No solution – the lines will have the same slope,


but different y- intercepts.

Infinitely many solutions – the lines will have the


same slope and the same y- intercept.

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Types of Systems
Example
How many solutions does the following system have?
3x + y = 1 and 3x + 2y = 6
Write each equation in slope-intercept form.
First equation,
3x + y = 1
y = –3x + 1 (subtract 3x from both sides)
Second equation,
3x + 2y = 6
2y = –3x + 6 (subtract 3x from both
sides) 3
y = − x+3 (divide both sides by 2)
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The lines are intersecting lines (since they have different slopes), so
there is one solution.
Types of Systems
Example
How many solutions does the following system have?
3x + y = 0 and 2y = –6x
Write each equation in slope-intercept form,
First equation,
3x + y = 0
y = –3x (Subtract 3x from both sides)
Second equation,
2y = –6x
y = –3x (Divide both sides by 2)
The two lines are identical, so there are infinitely many
solutions.
Types of Systems
Example

How many solutions does the following system have?


2x + y = 0 and y = –2x + 1
Write each equation in slope-intercept form.
First equation,
2x + y = 0
y = –2x (subtract 2x from both sides)
Second equation,
y = –2x + 1 (already in slope-intercept form)
The two lines are parallel lines (same slope, but different y-
intercepts), so there are no solutions.

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