Section 3.

1 – Solving Systems by Graphing

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Definition: A system of equations is two or more equations HW pg 113

with the same variables. Honors: 14 – 38 (evens).
39 - 41 (all).
Regular: 14-22 (evens),
26-32 (evens)
Ex 1 Solve the system by graphing

2x + y = 5 Step 3: Check
x–y=1

Step 1: Write the equation in slope-intercept

form.

Step 4: Solution

St 1 Solve the system by graphing

Step 2: Graph both equations.
x- 2y = 0
x+y=6

Step 1: Write the equation in slope-intercept

form.

Step 2: Graph both equations.

 Step 3: Check

Step 4: Solution

The following chart summarizes the possibilities for the graphs

Graphs of Slopes of Lines Name of System of Number of

Equations Equations Solutions
Lines intersect Different slopes Consistent and independent One
Lines coincide Same slope, same intercepts Consistent and dependent Infinite
Lines parallel Same slope, different intercepts Inconsistent None

Ex2 Graph the system and name the system St2 Same directions

1 9x – 6y = -6
x+ y=5
2 6x – 4y = -4
3y – 2x = 6

St 3 Same directions
15 x – 6y = 0
5x – 2 y = 10