Solve Systems by Graphing
Solve Systems by Graphing
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Topic: Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing
Essential Question: How can graphing systems of equation help you find a solution?
__ of each other
__ 3. Parallel Lines c) uses an equal sign
4. Perpendicular Lines d) where a graph
crosses the y-axis
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5. y – intercept e) never intercept &
same slope
What is a system of equations?
1. (2, -2)
2. (-2, 2)
3. No solution
4. Infinitely many solutions
1) Find the solution to the following system by graphing:
2x + y = 4
x-y=2
To find the solution we must graph both equations.
- I will first graph using x- and y-intercepts (plug
in zeros) and then I’ll graph using the slope-
intercept form. Choose the one that you are
more comfortable using.
Graph the equations.
2x + y = 4
x-y=2
2x + y = 4
2(2) + (0) = 4
x-y=2
Nice job…let’s try another!
(2) – (0) = 2
Answer to question # 1)
2x + y = 4
x-y=2
Using x- and y-intercepts (plug in zeros).
2x + y = 4 x–y=2
(0, 4) and (2, 0) (0, -2) and (2, 0)
Answer: (2, 0)
2) Find the solution to the following system by graphing:
y = 2x – 3
-2x + y = 1
Graph both equations.
Put both equations in same form
(standard or slope-intercept form).
I’ll start with slope-intercept form on this one!
Graphing the Systems of equations:
y = 2x – 3
-2x + y = 1
Answer to question # 2)
y = 2x – 3
m = 2 and b = -3
y = 2x + 1
m = 2 and b = 1
Where do the lines intersect?
No solution!
Notice that the slopes are the same with different
y-intercepts. If you recognize this early, you don’t
have to graph them!
3) What is the solution of this system?
3x – y = 8
2y = 6x -16
1. (3, 1)
2. (4, 4)
3. No solution
4. Infinitely many solutions
Answer to question # 3)
3x – y = 8
2y = 6x -16
•Put both equations in slope-intercept form:
3x – y = 8
3x – y = 8 --- To isolate for ‘y,’ first move ‘mx’ (slope & ‘x’ coordinate to the other side
– y = – 3x + 8 --- When moving ‘mx’ to the other side of the equation change the symbol
y = 3x – 8 --- ‘y’ cannot be a negative value, so we divided everything by negative
2y = 6x -16
2y = 6x -16 --- To isolate for ‘y,’ divide everything by 2
y = 3x - 8
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Graph the system of equations. Determine whether the system has
one solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions. If the system
has one solution, determine the solution.
1. x 3y 3
3x 9 y 9
3
2. y x 4
5
5 y 3x
3. x y 3
2x y 6
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