7-1B Systems of Linear Equations Graphing
7-1B Systems of Linear Equations Graphing
7-1B Systems of Linear Equations Graphing
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Algebra 1
11/19/2019
Solving Systems by
Graphing
Objective: solve a linear system by
graphing when not in slope-intercept
form.
2, 3
4, 3
Systems of Equations
A set of equations is called a system of
equations.
The solutions must satisfy each equation in the
system.
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.
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Systems of Linear Equations:
There are four ways to solve systems of linear
equations:
1. By graphing
2. By substitution
3. By elimination
4. By multiplication
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Solving Systems by Graphing:
When solving a system by graphing:
1. Find ordered pairs that satisfy each of the
equations.
2. Plot the ordered pairs and sketch the
graphs of both equations on the same axis.
3. The coordinates of the point or points of
intersection of the graphs are the solution or
solutions to the system of equations.
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Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Solving Linear Systems by Graphing.
One way to find the solution set of a linear system of equations is to graph
each equation and find the point where the graphs intersect.
Example 1: Solve the system of equations by
graphing.
A) x + y = 5 B) 2x + y = -5
2x - y = 4 -x + 3y = 6
2x – y = 2
-y = -2x + 2
y = 2x – 2
x + y = -2
y = -x - 2
3x + 2y = 3
2y = -3x + 3
y = -3/2 x + 3/2
3x + 2y = -4
2y = -3x -4
y = -3/2 x - 2
x – y = -3
-y = -x – 3
y =x+3
2x – 2y = -6
-2y = -2x – 6
y=x+3 Same slope, same intercept!
Same equation!!
Determine Without Graphing:
• 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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Determine Without Graphing:
Once the equations are in slope-intercept form,
compare the slopes and intercepts.
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Determine Without Graphing:
Given the following lines, determine what type
of solution exists, without graphing.
Equation 1: 3x = 6y + 5
Equation 2: y = (1/2)x – 3
Writing each in slope-intercept form (solve for y)
Equation 1: y = (1/2)x – 5/6
Equation 2: y = (1/2)x – 3
Since the lines have the same slope but
different y-intercepts, there is no solution to the
system of equations. The lines are parallel.
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Class Work
Solve the system by graphing.
2 x y 1 2 x y 2 3x y 7
1. 2. 3.
3x y 6 4 x y 8 2 x y 3
1, 3 1, 4 2, 1
4 x 2 y 6 9 x 3 y 24 6 x 2 y 4
4. 5. 6.
6 x 3 y 3 8 x 2 y 12 8 x 4 y 28
1, 1 2, 2 1, 5
2 x 3 y 4 5 x 2 y 4 3x 4 y 4
7. 8. 9.
3x 2 y 7 3x 3 y 15 2 x 4 y 16
1, 2 2, 3 4, 2
Homework:
Worksheet 6.1B