Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems3-1Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
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System of linear EquationSystem of linear Equation
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Warm UpUse substitution to determine if (1, –2) is an element of the solution set of the linear equation.
1. y = 2x + 1 2. y = 3x – 5 no yes
Write each equation in slope-intercept form.3. 2y + 8x = 6 4. 4y – 3x = 8
y = –4x + 3
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Solve systems of equations by using graphs and tables.
Classify systems of equations, and determine the
number of solutions.
Objectives
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
system of equationslinear systemconsistent systeminconsistent system
dependent system
Vocabulary
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
A system of equations is a set of two or more equations containing two or more variables. A linear system is a system of equations containing only linear equations.
Recall that a line is an infinite set of points that are solutions to a linear equation. The solution of a system of equations is the set of all points that satisfy each equation.
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
On the graph of the system of two equations, the
solution is the set of points where the lines intersect. A
point is a solution to a system of equation if the x- and
y-values of the point satisfy both equations.
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Use substitution to determine if the given ordered pair is an element of the solution set for the system of equations.
Example 1A: Verifying Solutions of Linear Systems
(1, 3); x – 3y = –8
3x + 2y = 9
Substitute 1 for x and 3for y in each equation.
Because the point is a solution for both equations, it is a solution of the system.
3x + 2y = 9
3(1) +2(3) 9
9 9
x – 3y = –8
(1) –3(3) –8
–8 –8
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Use substitution to determine if the given ordered pair is an element of the solution set for the system of equations.
Example 1B: Verifying Solutions of Linear Systems
(–4, ); x + 6 = 4y
2x + 8y = 1
x + 6 = 4y
(–4) + 6
2 2
Because the point is not a solution for both equations, it is not a solution of the system.
2x + 8y = 1
2(–4) + 1
–4 1
Substitute –4 for x andfor y in each equation. x
1
2
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Check It Out! Example 1a
Use substitution to determine if the given ordered pair is an element of the solution set for the system of equations.
(4, 3); x + 2y = 10
3x – y = 9
Because the point is a solution for both equations, it is a solution of the system
Substitute 4 for x and 3for y in each equation.
x + 2y = 10
(4) + 2(3) 10
10 10 9
3(4) – (3)
3x – y = 9
9
9
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3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Check It Out! Example 1b
Use substitution to determine if the given ordered pair is an element of the solution set for the system of equations.
(5, 3); 6x – 7y = 1
3x + 7y = 5
Substitute 5 for x and 3for y in each equation.
Because the point is not a solution for both equations, it is not a solution of the system.
5
3(5) + 7(3)
3x + 7y = 5
5
36 x
6x – 7y = 1
6(5) – 7(3) 1
9 1x
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Recall that you can use graphs or tables to find some of the solutions to a linear equation. You can do the same to find solutions to linear systems.
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Use a graph and a table to solve the system. Check your answer.
Example 2A: Solving Linear Systems by Using Graphs and Tables
2x – 3y = 3
y + 2 = x
Solve each equation for y.y= x – 2
y= x – 1
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
On the graph, the lines appear to intersect at the ordered pair (3, 1)
Example 2A Continued
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Make a table of values for each equation. Notice that when x = 3, the y-value for both equations is 1.
13
2
1
–10
yx x y
0 –2
1 – 1
2 0
3 1
y= x – 2 y= x – 1
The solution to the system is (3, 1).
Example 2A Continued
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Use a graph and a table to solve the system. Check your answer.
Example 2B: Solving Linear Systems by Using Graphs and Tables
x – y = 2
2y – 3x = –1
Solve each equation for y.y = x – 2
y =
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Example 2B Continued
Use your graphing calculator to graph the equations and make a table of values. The lines appear to intersect at (–3, –5). This is the confirmed by the tables of values.
Check Substitute (–3, –5) in the original equations to verify the solution.
The solution to the system is (–3, –5).
2(–5) – 3(–3)
2y – 3x = –1
–1
–1
–1
(–3) – (–5)
2
x – y = 2
2
2
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Use a graph and a table to solve the system. Check your answer.
2y + 6 = x
4x = 3 + y
Check It Out! Example 2a
Solve each equation for y.y= 4x – 3
y= x – 3
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3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
On the graph, the lines appear to intersect at the ordered pair (0, –3)
Check It Out! Example 2a Continued
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Make a table of values for each equation. Notice that when x = 0, the y-value for both equations is –3.
3
–22
1
–30
yx x y
0 –3
1 1
2 5
3 9
The solution to the system is (0, –3).
y = 4x – 3y = x – 3
Check It Out! Example 2a Continued
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Use a graph and a table to solve the system. Check your answer.
x + y = 8
2x – y = 4
Check It Out! Example 2b
y = 2x – 4
y = 8 – xSolve each equation for y.
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3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
On the graph, the lines appear to intersect at the ordered pair (4, 4).
Check It Out! Example 2b Continued
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Make a table of values for each equation. Notice that when x = 4, the y-value for both equations is 4.
x y
1 –2
2 0
3 2
4 4
x y
1 7
2 6
3 5
4 4
y = 2x – 4y= 8 – x
The solution to the system is (4, 4).
Check It Out! Example 2b Continued
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Use a graph and a table to solve each system. Check your answer.
y – x = 5
3x + y = 1
y= –3x + 1
y= x + 5
Check It Out! Example 2c
Solve each equation for y.
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3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
On the graph, the lines appear to intersect at the ordered pair (–1, 4).
Check It Out! Example 2c Continued
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Make a table of values for each equation. Notice that when x = –1, the y-value for both equations is 4.
x y
–1 4
0 1
1 –2
2 –5
x y
–1 4
0 5
1 6
2 7
The solution to the system is (–1, 4).
y= –3x + 1y= x + 5
Check It Out! Example 2c Continued
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
The systems of equations in Example 2 have exactly one solution. However, linear systems may also have infinitely many or no solutions. A consistent system is a set of equations or inequalities that has at least one solution, and an inconsistent system will have no solutions.
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
You can classify linear systems by comparing the slopes and y-intercepts of the equations. An independent system has equations with different slopes. A dependent system has equations with equal slopes and equal y-intercepts.
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Classify the system and determine the number of solutions.
Example 3A: Classifying Linear System
x = 2y + 6
3x – 6y = 18
Solve each equation for y.
The system is consistent and dependent with infinitely many solutions.
The equations have the same slope and y-intercept and are graphed as the same line.
y = x – 3
y = x – 3
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Classify the system and determine the number of solutions.
Example 3B: Classifying Linear System
4x + y = 1
y + 1 = –4x
Solve each equation for y.
The system is inconsistent and has no solution.
y = –4x + 1
y = –4x – 1
The equations have the same slope but different y-intercepts and are graphed as parallel lines.
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Check A graph shows parallel lines.
Example 3B Continued
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Classify the system and determine the number of solutions.
7x – y = –11
3y = 21x + 33
Solve each equation for y.
The system is consistent and dependent with infinitely many solutions.
The equations have the same slope and y-intercept and are graphed as the same line.
Check It Out! Example 3a
y = 7x + 11
y = 7x + 11
Holt Algebra 2
3-1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Linear Systems
Classify each system and determine the number of solutions.
x + 4 = y
5y = 5x + 35
Solve each equation for y.
The system is inconsistent with no solution.
The equations have the same slope but different y-intercepts and are graphed as parallel lines.
Check It Out! Example 3b
y = x + 4
y = x + 7
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Check It Out! Example 4
Ravi is comparing the costs of long distance calling cards. To use card A, it costs $0.50 to connect and then $0.05 per minute. To use card B, it costs $0.20 to connect and then $0.08 per minute. For what number of minutes does it cost the same amount to use each card for a single call?
Step 1 Write an equation for the cost for each of the different long distance calling cards.Let x represent the number of minutes and y represent the total cost in dollars.
Card A: y = 0.05x + 0.50 Card B: y = 0.08x + 0.20
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Check It Out! Example 4 Continued
x y
1 0.28
5 0.60
10 1.00
15 1.40
x y
1 0.55
5 0.75
10 1.00
15 1.25
y = 0.05x + 0.50 y = 0.08x + 0.20
Step 2 Solve the system by using a table of values.
When x = 10 , the y-values are both 1.00. The cost of using the phone cards of 10 minutes is $1.00 for either cards. So the cost is the same for each phone card at 10 minutes.
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