Sections 3.1 & 3.2
A collection of equations in
the same variables.
The solution of a system of 2 linear equations
in x and y is any ordered pair, (x, y), that
satisfies both equations.
The solution (x, y) is also the point of
intersection for the graphs of the lines in the
system.
The ordered pair (2, -1) is the solution of the
system below.
y = x – 3
y = 5 – 3x
Exploring Graphs
of Systems
YOU WILL NEED: graph paper or a graphing
calculator
System
I.
Y = 2x – 1
Y = -x + 5
II.
Y = 2x – 1
Y = 2x + 1
III.
Y =
Y = x + 2
Graph System I at
left.
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Are there any points
of intersection?
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Can you find exactly
one solution to the
system?
If so, what is it?
Repeat for Systems
II and III.
I.
Y = 2x – 1
Y = -x + 5
Plug in your equations
to Y=
Press Graph
Press 2
nd
, CALC
Select 5: INTERSECT
FIRST CURVE? Press Enter to
select the line.
SECOND CURVE? Press Enter
to select the 2
nd
line
GUESS? Move the cursor
close to the point of
intersection and press Enter
Intersection Point
(2, 3)
Graphing a system in 2 variables will tell you
whether a solution for the system exists.
3 possibilities for a system of 2 linear
equations in 2 variables.
If a system of equations has
at least 1 solution, it is called
consistent
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If a system has exactly one
solution, it is called
independent
(INTERSECTING)
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If a system has infinitely
many solutions, it is called
dependent
(SAME LINE)
(COINCIDING)
If a system does not have a
solution, it is called
inconsistent
.
(PARALLEL LINES) (NO SOLUTION)
Graph and Classify each system. Then find
the solution from the graph.
x + y = 5
x – 5y = -7
Begin by solving each equation for y.
Graph and find the intersection point like
Activity 1.
y = 5 – x
y =
Consistent &
Independent
2x + y = 3
3x – 2y = 8
Solve the first equation for y.
SUBSTITUTE
3 – 2x
into the
second equation for
y
. SOLVE
Substitute
2
for
x
in either
original equation to find
y
.
Solution: (2, -1)
Check:
Involves multiplying and combining
the equations in a system in order
to eliminate a variable.
Now plug in
y = 1
into either of
your two original equations.
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