Algebra 1a: Chapter 8, Lesson 1, page 358.
Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing
A set of equations for which a common solution is sought is called a SYSTEM OF EQUATIONS. A solution of a system of 2 equations in 2 variables (x, y) is an ordered pair that makes both equations true.
Take 2 linear equations and graph them (with at least 2 points for each linear equation) and where they INTERSECT is a “SOLUTION” to BOTH equations.
Pretty simple to do, but it can be time consuming in that you have to have graph paper and a ruler and some time ….
Here is a link with LOTS of examples from purplemath.com. It goes on for 2 pages so make sure that you see them both!
Two of tonight’s homework problems solved by MrE are here! Just click it!