| Term | Definition |
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system of linear equations |
2 or more linear equalities in the same variable |
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soloution to a system of equations |
the ordered pair that satisfies each equation |
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coefficient |
# in front of variable |
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coincide |
to occupy the same place |
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consistent |
lines that intersect |
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inconsistent |
lines that don't intersect |
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dependent system |
equations that represent the same line |
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independent system |
equations that represent different lines |
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graphing method |
to solve a system of equations by graphing the lines and identifying where the lines intersect |
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substitution method |
to solve a system of equations by replacing 1 variable with an exp. in terms of the other variable |
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elimination method |
to solve a system of equations by adding equations to get rid of one variable. sometimes needed to multiply by a # to make the term opposite |
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least common multiple |
the smallest # that a set of #s can divide into evenly |