Systems Of Linear Equations In Two Variables
Overview
One equation with two unknowns has endless solutions; pair it with a second equation and the answer usually pins down to a single point. Solving a system of two linear equations means finding the one pair of values that satisfies both at once, the exact spot where two lines cross.
In this lesson you will solve systems of two linear equations in two variables using elimination and substitution, the two reliable algebraic methods. You will learn to choose the easier route for each problem and to check your answer in both original equations.
Objectives
- Solve systems of two linear equations in two variables algebraically and (Extended) graphically.
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- Solve 2x + y = 8 and x - y = 1. A. (3, 2) B. (2, 3) C. (1, 6) D. (4, 0) Answer: A
- Solve y = 2x - 1 and 3x + y = 9. A. (3, 2) B. (2, 3) C. (1, 1) D. (2, 5) Answer: B
- To eliminate y from x + y = 5 and x - y = 1, you should: A. Add the equations B. Subtract the equations C. Multiply them D. Square them Answer: A
- The solution of a system of two linear equations represents: A. The midpoint of two lines B. Where the two lines cross C. The gradient of a line D. The y-intercept Answer: B
- Solve x + y = 7 and x - y = 3. A. (5, 2) B. (2, 5) C. (4, 3) D. (3, 4) Answer: A
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