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Solve Systems by Graphing

The student will learn to solve systems of equations by graphing. There are three possibilities when graphing two equations: 1) the lines intersect at one point, which is the solution, 2) the lines are parallel and have no solution, or 3) the lines coincide and have infinitely many solutions. The key steps are to graph both equations using their slopes and y-intercepts, see if they intersect at a point, and check that any intersection satisfies both equations.

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Solve Systems by Graphing

The student will learn to solve systems of equations by graphing. There are three possibilities when graphing two equations: 1) the lines intersect at one point, which is the solution, 2) the lines are parallel and have no solution, or 3) the lines coincide and have infinitely many solutions. The key steps are to graph both equations using their slopes and y-intercepts, see if they intersect at a point, and check that any intersection satisfies both equations.

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Objective

The student will be able to:

solve systems of equations by graphing.

SOL: A.4e

Designed by Skip Tyler, Varina High School


What is a system of equations?

 A system of equations is when you have


two or more equations using the same
variables.
 The solution to the system is the point
that satisfies ALL of the equations. This
point will be an ordered pair.
 When graphing, you will encounter three
possibilities.
Intersecting Lines

 The point where the lines


intersect is your solution.
(1,2)
 The solution of this graph
is (1, 2)
Parallel Lines
 These lines never
intersect!
 Since the lines never
cross, there is
NO SOLUTION!
2
 Parallel lines have the Slope = = 2
same slope with different 1
y-intercepts. y-intercept = 2
y-intercept = -1
Coinciding Lines
 These lines are the same!
 Since the lines are on top
of each other, there are
INFINITELY MANY
SOLUTIONS!
 Coinciding lines have the 2
Slope = = 2
same slope and 1
y-intercepts. y-intercept = -1
What is the solution of the system
graphed below?

1. (2, -2)
2. (-2, 2)
3. No solution
4. Infinitely many solutions
1) Find the solution to the following
system:
2x + y = 4
x-y=2
Graph both equations. I will graph using
x- and y-intercepts (plug in zeros).

2x + y = 4 x–y=2
(0, 4) and (2, 0) (0, -2) and (2, 0)

Graph the ordered pairs.


Graph the equations.

2x + y = 4

2x
+
(0, 4) and (2, 0)

y=
4
x-y=2 y=
2
x–
(0, -2) and (2, 0)

Where do the lines intersect?


(2, 0)
Check your answer!

To check your answer, plug


the point back into both
equations.

2x + y = 4
2(2) + (0) = 4

x-y=2
Nice job…let’s try another!
(2) – (0) = 2
2) Find the solution to the following
system:
y = 2x – 3
-2x + y = 1
Graph both equations. Put both equations
in slope-intercept or standard form. I’ll do
slope-intercept form on this one!
y = 2x – 3
y = 2x + 1
Graph using slope and y-intercept
Graph the equations.

y = 2x – 3
m = 2 and b = -3
y = 2x + 1
m = 2 and b = 1
Where do the lines intersect?
No solution!
Notice that the slopes are the same with different
y-intercepts. If you recognize this early, you don’t
have to graph them!
Check your answer!

Not a lot to check…Just


make sure you set up
your equations correctly.
I double-checked it and I
did it right…
What is the solution of this system?

3x – y = 8
2y = 6x -16

1. (3, 1)
2. (4, 4)
3. No solution
4. Infinitely many solutions
Solving a system of equations by graphing.

Let's summarize! There are 3 steps to


solving a system using a graph.
Graph using slope and y – intercept
Step 1: Graph both equations. or x- and y-intercepts. Be sure to use
a ruler and graph paper!

This is the solution! LABEL the


Step 2: Do the graphs intersect?
solution!

Substitute the x and y values into


Step 3: Check your solution. both equations to verify the point is
a solution to both equations.

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