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What is the goal of the elimination method?
What is the goal of the elimination method?
What type of solution does a system of linear equations have if the lines intersect at one point?
What type of solution does a system of linear equations have if the lines intersect at one point?
What is the graphical method used for?
What is the graphical method used for?
What is the purpose of adding or subtracting equations in algebraic methods?
What is the purpose of adding or subtracting equations in algebraic methods?
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What is an application of algebraic methods in physics?
What is an application of algebraic methods in physics?
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How many variables must a system of linear equations have?
How many variables must a system of linear equations have?
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What happens when we multiply an equation by a variable?
What happens when we multiply an equation by a variable?
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What type of solution does a system of linear equations have if the lines are parallel and do not intersect?
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Study Notes
Algebraic Methods
Adding and Subtracting Equations
- To add or subtract equations, we add or subtract corresponding sides of the equations
- The equations must have the same variables and coefficients
Multiplying Equations
- To multiply an equation by a constant, multiply both sides of the equation by the constant
- To multiply an equation by a variable, multiply both sides of the equation by the variable
Elimination Method
- The elimination method involves adding or subtracting equations to eliminate one variable
- The goal is to get a single equation with one variable
Substitution Method
- The substitution method involves solving one equation for one variable and substituting that expression into another equation
- The goal is to get a single equation with one variable
Graphical Method
- The graphical method involves graphing the equations on the same coordinate plane
- The point of intersection represents the solution to the system of equations
Solving Systems of Linear Equations
- A system of linear equations consists of two or more linear equations with two or more variables
- The goal is to find the values of the variables that satisfy all the equations
Types of Solutions
- Unique Solution: A system of linear equations has a unique solution if the lines intersect at one point
- No Solution: A system of linear equations has no solution if the lines are parallel and do not intersect
- Infinite Solutions: A system of linear equations has infinite solutions if the lines are coincident (lie on top of each other)
Applications of Algebraic Methods
- Physics: solving problems involving motion, force, and energy
- Computer Science: solving algorithms and data structures
- Economics: modeling economic systems and making predictions
Algebraic Methods
Adding and Subtracting Equations
- Corresponding sides of equations are added or subtracted to add or subtract equations
- Equations must have same variables and coefficients for this method to work
Multiplying Equations
- Multiplying both sides of an equation by a constant or variable yields an equivalent equation
- This method is useful for simplifying equations or making them more solvable
Elimination Method
- Elimination method involves adding or subtracting equations to eliminate one variable
- Goal is to get a single equation with one variable, making it solvable
- This method is useful when equations have same coefficients for one variable
Substitution Method
- Substitution method involves solving one equation for one variable and substituting that expression into another equation
- Goal is to get a single equation with one variable, making it solvable
- This method is useful when one equation is easily solvable for one variable
Graphical Method
- Graphical method involves graphing equations on the same coordinate plane
- Point of intersection represents the solution to the system of equations
- This method is useful for visualizing the solution and checking the answer
Solving Systems of Linear Equations
- A system of linear equations consists of two or more linear equations with two or more variables
- Goal is to find the values of the variables that satisfy all the equations
- Linear equations can be represented as lines on a graph
Types of Solutions
Unique Solution
- System of linear equations has a unique solution if the lines intersect at one point
- This is the most common type of solution
No Solution
- System of linear equations has no solution if the lines are parallel and do not intersect
- This occurs when the lines have the same slope but different y-intercepts
Infinite Solutions
- System of linear equations has infinite solutions if the lines are coincident (lie on top of each other)
- This occurs when the lines have the same slope and y-intercept
Applications of Algebraic Methods
- Physics: solving problems involving motion, force, and energy
- Computer Science: solving algorithms and data structures
- Economics: modeling economic systems and making predictions
- Algebraic methods have many real-world applications across various fields
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Learn how to add, subtract, multiply and use the elimination method to solve equations in algebra. Understand the rules and procedures for each method.
