PC Solve Linear Systems
PC Solve Linear Systems
Linear Equations
A set of linear equations in two variables is called
a system of linear equations.
3x + 2y = 14
2x + 5y = 3
A solution of such a system is an ordered pair which is a solution
of each equation in the system.
x x x
3
(1, 2)
x – y = –1
x
1 2x + y = 4
y
3
x – 2y = – 4
x
2
3x – 6y = 6
x
2
The graphs of the two equations are the same line and the
intersection points are all the points on this line.
The system has infinitely many solutions.
To solve a system by the substitution method:
8x + 8y = 1920
This yields a system of equations in x and y.
12x – 12y = 1920
Use the addition method to solve the system. Example continues
8x + 8y = 1920
Example continued: Solve the system
using the addition method. 12x – 12y = 1920
1. Multiply the first equation by 3 and the second equation by 2.
3(8x + 8y) = 3(1920) 24x + 24y = 5760
2(12x – 12y) = 2(1920) 24x – 24y = 3840