Systems of Linear Equations Chapter 5 Systems of Linear Equations

Systems of Linear Equations In Two Variables 5.1 Systems of Linear Equations In Two Variables

5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Systems of Equations Suppose we wished to cut a 10-foot length of conduit into two pieces such that one piece is 4 feet longer than the other. We are looking for two numbers whose sum is 10 and whose difference is 4. If we let x represent the larger of the two numbers and y the other number, we immediately get two equations. We call such an arrangement a system of two equations in two variables. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Solution of a Systems of Equations A solution of a system of equations is an ordered pair that satisfies both equations at the same time. Is there such an ordered pair? Is there more then one such pair? To answer these questions, we can look at the graph of these two equations on the same coordinate system. 12 8 4 4 8 12 10 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Solution of a Systems of Equations To be sure that (7, 3) is a solution of both equations, we can check by substituting 7 for x and 3 for y in both equations. 12 8 4 4 8 12 10 True True Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Possible Solutions for a Linear System of Two Variables Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables The Substitution Method for Solving Systems Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Solving a System by Substitution Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

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5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables The Elimination Method for Solving Systems Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Solving a System by Elimination Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

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5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Solving a System by Elimination Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Solving a System with Fractional Coefficients Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Solving a System with Fractional Coefficients Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Some Special Systems Some systems of linear equations have no solution or an infinite number of solutions. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Some Special Systems The solution set is the set of all (infinite number of) points on the line with equation 3x + 4y = 6, written {(x, y) | 3x + 4y = 6} and read “the set of all ordered pairs (x, y) such that 3x + 4y = 6.” This is a dependent system of equations. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Some Special Systems The system is dependent; the lines are the same. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Some Special Systems Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Some Special Systems The system is inconsistent; the lines have no points in common. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.