
Solving Systems of equations by graphing
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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Amaretta Hudson
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Open Ended
Describe a real-life situation where you might need to solve a system of equations. What would the intersection point represent in your example?
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Multiple Choice
Why is it important to find the intersection point when solving systems of equations by graphing?
Because it shows where the equations have the same solution
Because it makes the graph look complete
Because it helps to draw straight lines
Because it is always at the origin
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct order of steps to solve a system of equations by graphing?
Rewrite equations in slope-intercept form, graph each line, identify the intersection point, check the solution
Graph each line, rewrite equations in slope-intercept form, check the solution, identify the intersection point
Identify the intersection point, graph each line, check the solution, rewrite equations in slope-intercept form
Check the solution, identify the intersection point, graph each line, rewrite equations in slope-intercept form
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Multiple Choice
Given the equations y = 2x + 1 and y = -x + 4, what is the solution to the system when solved by graphing?
The lines intersect at one point
The lines are parallel
The lines overlap completely
There is no solution
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Open Ended
Explain the difference between a system of equations that has no solution and one that has infinite solutions when graphed.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following pairs of equations represents parallel lines?
y = 2x + 1 and y = 2x - 3
y = x + 2 and y = -x + 4
y = x + 2 and y = x + 2
y = 2x + 1 and y = -x + 4
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Fill in the Blanks
A system of equations where both equations are y = x + 2 will have
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Open Ended
Choose one of the practice problems and describe the steps you would take to solve it by graphing.
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Multiple Choice
At what value of x do the costs of Plan A and Plan B become equal based on their equations?
x = 100
x = 200
x = 300
x = 400
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Multiple Select
Which of the following statements are true about systems of equations?
A system can have one solution.
A system can have no solution.
A system can have infinitely many solutions.
A system always has exactly two solutions.
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Open Ended
Explain how graphing can help you find the solution to a system of equations, using the cell phone plan example.
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Fill in the Blanks
The intersection point of the lines y = x + 2 and y = -x - 1 is at x =
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Open Ended
Compare the graphs in Practice Graph 2 and Practice Graph 3. How does the difference in slopes affect the number and type of solutions for each system?
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A system of equations is solved by finding the point where the lines
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After learning about systems of equations and how to solve them by graphing, what questions do you still have or what would you like to explore further about this topic?
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