Solving Equations: Substitution & Addition Methods

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In the substitution method, if you have two equations, $3x + y = \frac{5}{3}$ and $y = 2x + \frac{1}{3}$, what is the first step after substituting the second equation into the first?

  • Isolate $x$ by moving all $x$ terms to one side and constants to the other.
  • Solve for $y$ in terms of $x$ in the resulting equation.
  • Directly solve for a numerical value of $y$.
  • Simplify the equation by combining like terms containing $x$. (correct)

Given the equations $3x + y = \frac{5}{3}$ and $y = 2x + \frac{1}{3}$, if you solve for $x$ and find that $x = 1$, what is the next step to find the value of $y$?

  • Use the additive inverse property to isolate $y$.
  • Set up a new equation to directly solve for $y$.
  • Substitute $x = 1$ into either of the original equations to solve for $y$. (correct)
  • Average the two equations to eliminate $y$

If the solution to a system of equations is the intersection point (1,$\frac{7}{3}$), what does this imply about these values when substituted into the original equations?

  • The values satisfy both equations simultaneously. (correct)
  • The values do not satisfy any of the equations.
  • The values satisfy only one of the equations.
  • The values satisfy both equations, but only if they are first manipulated algebraically.

Using the addition method, given two equations $2x + 3y = 7$ and $x - 3y = 5$, what is the result of adding the two equations together?

<p>An equation with only $x$ terms visible. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the addition method, one step involves ensuring that when the equations are added, one of the variables is eliminated. What condition must be true for the coefficients of one variable to ensure it gets eliminated?

<p>The coefficients of one variable must be additive inverses of each other (e.g., 3 and -3). (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider two linear equations. After correctly applying either the substitution or addition method, you arrive at an equation where all variables are eliminated, resulting in a false statement (e.g., $0 = 12$). What does this indicate about the system of equations?

<p>The lines are parallel and never intersect (no solution). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to check the solution obtained after solving a system of equations using either the substitution or addition method?

<p>To verify if the algebraic manipulations were performed correctly, ensuring the solution satisfies all original equations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of solving a system of two linear equations?

<p>To find the point where the two lines intersect, satisfying both equations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the system of equations $2x + 3y = 7$ and $x - 3y = 5$, what is the value of $x$ at the point of intersection?

<p>x = 4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the system of equations $2x + 3y = 7$ and $x - 3y = 5$, and knowing that $x = 4$ at the point of intersection, what is the value of $y$?

<p>y = -1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Einsetzungsverfahren (Substitution Method)

A method to solve systems of equations by substituting one equation into another.

Schnittpunkt (Intersection Point)

The point where two lines intersect on a graph.

Additionsverfahren (Addition Method)

A method to solve systems of equations by adding the equations to eliminate one variable.

Ersetzen (Substitution)

The process of replacing a variable with its equivalent expression.

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Lösen (Solve)

To determine the value that satisfies an equation.

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Study Notes

  • Study notes on equation solving.

Substitution Method

  • Solve:
  • Equation 1: 3x + y = 5/3
  • Equation 2: y = 2x + 1/3
  • Due to Equation 2, a y- value exists
  • Solution: y = 2x + 1/3
  • In Equation 1, y can be replaced with 2x + 1/3
  • 3x + 2x + 1/3 = 5/3
  • Equation can focus on 5x = 15/3
  • Therefore x = 1.
  • If x is inserted into one of the equations, so y = 1/3
  • Intersection point: (1 | 1/3)

Addition Method

  • Solve:
  • Equation 1: 2x + 3y = 7
  • Equation 2: x - 3y = 5
  • The sum of both terms on the left side has to equal the sum on the right side.
  • Adding on both sides leads to an equation where y is not present.
  • Equation 1 + Equation 2 = 2x + 3y + x - 3y = 7 + 5
  • 3x + 0y = 12
  • x = 4
  • Substituting x into an equation: y = -1
  • Intersection point: (4 | -1)

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