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Intermediate Algebra

Julie Miller, Molly O'Neill, Nancy Hyde

Chapter 3

Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities - all with Video Answers

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Section 1

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Graphing Method

02:13

Problem 1

Before you proceed further in this chapter, make your test corrections from the previous chapter.
a. $A=\text{______}$ of linear equations consists of two or more linear equations.
b. $A=\text{______}$to a system of linear equations is an ordered pair that is a solution to both individual equations in the system.
c. Graphically, a solution to a system of linear equations in two variables is a point where the lines ______.
d. A system of equations that has one or more solutions is said to be ________.
e. The solution set to an inconsistent system of equations is _______.
f. Two equations in a system of linear equations in two variables are said to be ______ if they represent the same line.
g. Two equations in a system of linear equations in two variables are said to be ______ if they different lines.

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00:54

Problem 2

From the graph shown, determine the solution to the system.
$$\begin{array}{l}
x+y=4 \\
y=2 x+1
\end{array}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

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02:56

Problem 3

Determine which points are solutions to the given system. (see Example 11).
$$\begin{aligned}
&y=8 x-5\\
&y=4 x+3\\
&(-1,13),(-1,1),(2,11)
\end{aligned}$$

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02:12

Problem 4

Determine which points are solutions to the given system. (see Example 11).
$$\begin{aligned}
&y=-\frac{1}{2} x-5\\
&y=\frac{3}{4} x-10
\end{aligned}$$

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02:41

Problem 5

Determine which points are solutions to the given system. (see Example 11).
$$\begin{aligned}
&2 x-7 y=-30\\
&y=3 x+7\\
&(0,-30),\left(\frac{3}{2}, 5\right),(-1,4)
\end{aligned}$$

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Ankit Gupta
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02:36

Problem 6

Determine which points are solutions to the given system. (see Example 11).
$$\begin{aligned}
&x+2 y=4\\
&y=-\frac{1}{2} x+2\\
&(-2,3),(4,0),\left(3, \frac{1}{2}\right)
\end{aligned}$$

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Ankit Gupta
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02:30

Problem 7

Determine which points are solutions to the given system. (see Example 11).
$$\begin{array}{l}
x-y=6 \\
4 x+3 y=-4 \\
(4,-2),(6,0),(2,4)
\end{array}$$

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Ankit Gupta
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03:12

Problem 8

Determine which points are solutions to the given system. (see Example 11).
$$\begin{aligned}
&x-3 y=3\\
&2 x-9 y=1\\
&(0,1),(4,-1),(9,2)
\end{aligned}$$

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Ankit Gupta
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00:46

Problem 9

For Exercises, the graph of a system of linear equations is given.
a. Identify whether the system is consistent or inconsistent.
b. Identify the equations as dependent or independent.
c. Identify the number of solutions to the system.
$$\begin{aligned}
&y=x+3\\
&3 x+y=-1
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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00:49

Problem 10

For Exercises, the graph of a system of linear equations is given.
a. Identify whether the system is consistent or inconsistent.
b. Identify the equations as dependent or independent.
c. Identify the number of solutions to the system.
$$\begin{aligned}
&5 x-3 y=6\\
&3 y=2 x+3
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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00:54

Problem 11

For Exercises, the graph of a system of linear equations is given.
a. Identify whether the system is consistent or inconsistent.
b. Identify the equations as dependent or independent.
c. Identify the number of solutions to the system.
$$\begin{aligned}
&2 x=y+4\\
&-4 x+2 y=2
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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00:54

Problem 12

For Exercises, the graph of a system of linear equations is given.
a. Identify whether the system is consistent or inconsistent.
b. Identify the equations as dependent or independent.
c. Identify the number of solutions to the system.
$$\begin{aligned}
&y=-2 x-3\\
&-4 x-2 y=0
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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00:54

Problem 13

For Exercises, the graph of a system of linear equations is given.
a. Identify whether the system is consistent or inconsistent.
b. Identify the equations as dependent or independent.
c. Identify the number of solutions to the system.
$$\begin{aligned}
&y=\frac{1}{3} x+2\\
&-x+3 y=6
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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00:50

Problem 14

For Exercises, the graph of a system of linear equations is given.
a. Identify whether the system is consistent or inconsistent.
b. Identify the equations as dependent or independent.
c. Identify the number of solutions to the system.
$$\begin{aligned}
&y=-\frac{2}{3} x-1\\
&-4 x-6 y=6
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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01:39

Problem 15

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{array}{l}
2 x+y=-3 \\
-x+y=3
\end{array}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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01:43

Problem 16

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{aligned}
&4 x-3 y=12\\
&3 x+4 y=-16
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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01:12

Problem 17

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{aligned}
&f(x)=-2 x+3\\
&g(x)=5 x-4
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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01:22

Problem 18

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{aligned}
&h(x)=2 x+5\\
&g(x)=-x+2
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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01:24

Problem 19

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{aligned}
&k(x)=\frac{1}{3} x-5\\
&f(x)=-\frac{2}{3} x-2
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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01:21

Problem 20

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{aligned}
&f(x)=\frac{1}{2} x+2\\
&g(x)=\frac{5}{2} x-2
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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01:06

Problem 21

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{aligned}
&x=4\\
&y=2 x-3
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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01:42

Problem 22

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{aligned}
&3 x+2 y=6\\
&y=-3
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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02:01

Problem 23

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{aligned}
&y=-2 x+3\\
&-2 x=y+1
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
Numerade Educator
01:47

Problem 24

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{aligned}
&y=\frac{1}{3} x-2\\
&x=3 y-9
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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01:12

Problem 25

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{aligned}
&y=\frac{2}{3} x-1\\
&2 x=3 y+3
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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01:09

Problem 26

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{aligned}
&4 x=16-8 y\\
&y=-\frac{1}{2} x+2
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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01:05

Problem 27

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{aligned}
&2 x=4\\
&\frac{1}{2} y=-1
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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01:17

Problem 28

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{aligned}
&y+7=6\\
&-5=2 x
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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01:06

Problem 29

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{aligned}
&-x+3 y=6\\
&6 y=2 x+12
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
Numerade Educator
01:24

Problem 30

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{aligned}
&3 x=2 y-4\\
&-4 y=-6 x-8
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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01:16

Problem 31

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{aligned}
&2 x-y=4\\
&4 x+2=2 y
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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01:13

Problem 32

Solve the system by graphing. For systems that do not have one unique solution, also state the number of solutions and whether the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent. (see Examples $2-5$.)
$$\begin{aligned}
&x=4 y+4\\
&-2 x+8 y=-16
\end{aligned}$$
GRAPH CAN'T COPY.

AG
Ankit Gupta
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00:40

Problem 33

Identify each statement as true or false.
A consistent system is a system that always has a unique solution.

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00:31

Problem 34

Identify each statement as true or false.
Dependent equations form a system that has no solution.

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00:20

Problem 35

Identify each statement as true or false.
If two lines coincide, the equations are dependent.

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00:18

Problem 36

Identify each statement as true or false.
If two lines are parallel, the equations are independent.

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00:23

Problem 37

Write a system of equations with solution set $\{(4,5)\}.$

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00:21

Problem 38

Write a system of equations with solution set $\{(-2,6)\}.$

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01:12

Problem 39

Find $C$ and $D$ such that the solution set to the system is $((1,3)\}.$
$$\begin{aligned}
C x+2 y &=11 \\
-3 x+D y &=9
\end{aligned}$$

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00:59

Problem 40

Find $M$ and $N$ such that the solution set to the
system is $\{(2,-4)\}.$
$$\begin{array}{l}
3 x+M y=-22 \\
N x+4 y=6
\end{array}$$

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Ankit Gupta
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00:44

Problem 41

Use a graphing calculator to graph each linear equation on the same viewing window. Use a Trace or Intersect feature to find the point(s) of intersection.
$$\begin{aligned}
&y=5.62 x+15.46\\
&y=-1.96 x-11.07
\end{aligned}$$

AG
Ankit Gupta
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00:37

Problem 42

Use a graphing calculator to graph each linear equation on the same viewing window. Use a Trace or Intersect feature to find the point(s) of intersection.
$$\begin{aligned}
&y=-2.3 x-5.48\\
&y=4.62 x+26.352
\end{aligned}$$

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Ankit Gupta
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00:57

Problem 43

Use a graphing calculator to graph each linear equation on the same viewing window. Use a Trace or Intersect feature to find the point(s) of intersection.
$$\begin{aligned}
2.4 x-4.8 y &=-9.36 \\
-1.8 x+5.4 y &=12.456
\end{aligned}$$

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Ankit Gupta
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00:49

Problem 44

Use a graphing calculator to graph each linear equation on the same viewing window. Use a Trace or Intersect feature to find the point(s) of intersection.
$$\begin{aligned}
36 x-90 y &=-36 \\
-15.5 x-5 y &=-80.75
\end{aligned}$$

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