Chapter 6 Systems of Linear Equations
6.1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Systems
A system of linear equations in two variables (linear system) consists of two or more linear equations in two variables. y = 2x + 1 y = 4x - 1
Solution An ordered pair (a,b) is a solution of the system if it satisfies both equations. The solution set of the system is the set of all solutions/ordered pairs (a,b) The intersection of the linear equations is the only point that satisfies each equation. Three main ways to solve systems: graphing, substitution, and elimination.
Solving by graphing: 1) by hand 2) using graphic calc: By hand: 1) graph each equation by hand 2) find the intersection point visually
By calc: 1) graph each equation using y = 2) zoom 6 to display the lines 3) 2nd calc>intersect>first curve>enter> second curve>enter>Guess> enter
Types of solutions: y = x - 10 y = 2x +1 y =2x – 1 y = x – 3 y = (1/2)x – 2 y =4x – 2