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Math Lesson 7 - 1

This document contains three examples of solving systems of equations graphically: 1) The first example determines whether systems have no solution, one solution, or infinitely many solutions based on whether the graphs are parallel, intersect at one point, or coincide. 2) The second example graphs two systems of equations and determines they have no solution or the solution (-4, -7). 3) The third example writes a system of equations to represent a real-world situation about pizza and soda costs, graphs the system, and determines the solution is that one pizza costs $12.

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Math Lesson 7 - 1

This document contains three examples of solving systems of equations graphically: 1) The first example determines whether systems have no solution, one solution, or infinitely many solutions based on whether the graphs are parallel, intersect at one point, or coincide. 2) The second example graphs two systems of equations and determines they have no solution or the solution (-4, -7). 3) The third example writes a system of equations to represent a real-world situation about pizza and soda costs, graphs the system, and determines the solution is that one pizza costs $12.

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Lesson 7-1

Example 1 Number of Solutions


Use the graph at the right to determinewhether each system has no solution, one solution, or infinitely many solutions. a. y = 2x + 2 4x - 2y = 10 Since the graphs of y = 2x + 2 and 4x - 2y = 10 are parallel, there are no solutions. b. y = 2x 5 4x - 2y = 10 Since the graphs of y = 2x 5 and 4x - 2y = 10 coincide, there are infinitely many solutions. c. y = -3x 5 y = 2x + 2 Since the graphs of y = -3x 5 and y = 2x + 2 intersect, there is one solution.

Example 2 Solve a System of Equations


Graph each system of equations. Then determine whether the system has no solution, one solution, or infinitely many solutions. If the system has one solution, name it. a. y =

1 x3 3

x 3y = -3 The graphs of the equations are parallel lines. Since they do not intersect, there are no solutions to this system of equations. Notice that the lines have the same slope but different y-intercepts. Recall that a
system of equations that has no solution is said to be inconsistent.

b. x y = 3 2x y = -1 The graphs appear to intersect at the point with coordinates (-4, -7). Check this estimate by replacing x with 4 and y with 7 in each equation. Check x y = 3 2x y = -1 -4 (-7) = 3 -4 + 7 = 3 3=3 The solution is (-4, -7).
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2(-4) (-7) = -1 -8 + 7 = -1 -1 = -1
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Example 3 Write and Solve a System of Equations


Alexis bought pizza and soda for the ski club meeting. For one meeting she bought 4 pizzas and 10 sodas for $63. The next meeting she bought 3 pizzas and 8 sodas for $48. What is the cost of one pizza? Let p = the cost of one pizza, and let s = the cost of one soda. Write a system of equations to represent the situation.

Total cost of pizzas


4p 3p

plus
+ +

total cost equals M N of sodas L MO N L O


10s 8s = =

total cost. L O MO N
63 48

Graph the equations 4p + 10s = 63 and 3p + 8s = 48. The graphs appear to intersect at the point with coordinates (12, 1.5). Check this estimate by replacing p with 12 and s with 1.5 in each equation. CHECK: 4p + 10s = 63
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3p + 8s = 48 3(12) + 8(1.5) = 48 36 + 12 = 48 48 = 48
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4(12) + 10(1.5) = 63 48 + 15 = 63 63 = 63 One pizza will cost $12.

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