Holt McDougal Algebra 1
Solving Systems by Graphing
Warm UpEvaluate each expression for x = 1 and y =–3.
1. x – 4y 2. –2x + y
Write each expression in slope-intercept
form.
3. y – x = 1
4. 2x + 3y = 6
5. 0 = 5y + 5x
13 –5
y = x + 1
y = x + 2
y = –x
Holt McDougal Algebra 1
Solving Systems by Graphing
Identify solutions of linear equations in two variables.
Solve systems of linear equations in two variables by graphing.
Objectives
Holt McDougal Algebra 1
Solving Systems by Graphing
systems of linear equationssolution of a system of linear equations
Vocabulary
Holt McDougal Algebra 1
Solving Systems by Graphing
A system of linear equations is a set of two or more linear equations containing two or more variables. A solution of a system of linear equations with two variables is an ordered pair that satisfies each equation in the system. So, if an ordered pair is a solution, it will make both equations true.
Holt McDougal Algebra 1
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Tell whether the ordered pair is a solution of the given system.
Example 1A: Identifying Solutions of Systems
(5, 2);
The ordered pair (5, 2) makes both equations true.(5, 2) is the solution of the system.
Substitute 5 for x and 2 for y in each equation in the system.
3x – y = 13
2 – 2 00 0
0 3(5) – 2 13
15 – 2 13
13 13
3x – y =13
Holt McDougal Algebra 1
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Example 1B: Identifying Solutions of Systems
Tell whether the ordered pair is a solution of the given system.
(–2, 2);x + 3y = 4–x + y = 2
–2 + 3(2) 4
x + 3y = 4
–2 + 6 44 4
–x + y = 2
–(–2) + 2 24 2
Substitute –2 for x and 2 for y in each equation in the system.
The ordered pair (–2, 2) makes one equation true but not the other.
(–2, 2) is not a solution of the system.
Holt McDougal Algebra 1
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All solutions of a linear equation are on its graph. To find a solution of a system of linear equations, you need a point that each line has in common. In other words, you need their point of intersection.
y = 2x – 1
y = –x + 5
The point (2, 3) is where the two lines intersect and is a solution of both equations, so (2, 3) is the solution of the systems.
Holt McDougal Algebra 1
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Solve the system by graphing. Check your answer.Example 2A: Solving a System by Graphing
y = xy = –2x – 3 Graph the system.
The solution appears to be at (–1, –1).
The solution is (–1, –1).
CheckSubstitute (–1, –1) into the system.
y = x
y = –2x – 3
• (–1, –1)
y = x
(–1) (–1)
–1 –1
y = –2x – 3
(–1) –2(–1) –3
–1 2 – 3–1 – 1
Holt McDougal Algebra 1
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Solve the system by graphing. Check your answer.Check It Out! Example 2a
y = –2x – 1 y = x + 5 Graph the system.
The solution appears to be (–2, 3).
Check Substitute (–2, 3) into the system.
y = x + 5
3 –2 + 5
3 3
y = –2x – 1
3 –2(–2) – 1
3 4 – 1
3 3The solution is (–2, 3).
y = x + 5
y = –2x – 1
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Example 3: Problem-Solving Application
Wren and Jenni are reading the same book. Wren is on page 14 and reads 2 pages every night. Jenni is on page 6 and reads 3 pages every night. After how many nights will they have read the same number of pages? How many pages will that be?
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11 Make a Plan
Write a system of equations, one equation to represent the number of pages read by each girl. Let x be the number of nights and y be the total pages read.
Totalpages is
number read
everynight plus
already read.
Wren y = 2 x + 14
Jenni y = 3 x + 6
Example 3 Continued
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Solve22
Example 3 Continued
(8, 30)
Nights
Graph y = 2x + 14 and y = 3x + 6. The lines appear to intersect at (8, 30). So, the number of pages read will be the same at 8 nights with a total of 30 pages.
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Check (8, 30) using both equations.
Number of days for Wren to read 30 pages.
Number of days for Jenni to read 30 pages.
3(8) + 6 = 24 + 6 = 30
2(8) + 14 = 16 + 14 = 30
Example 3 Continued
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Check It Out! Example 3
Video club A charges $10 for membership and $3 per movie rental. Video club B charges $15 for membership and $2 per movie rental. For how many movie rentals will the cost be the same at both video clubs? What is that cost?
Holt McDougal Algebra 1
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11 Make a Plan
Write a system of equations, one equation to represent the cost of Club A and one for Club B. Let x be the number of movies rented and y the total cost.
Totalcost is price
for eachrental plus
member-ship fee.
Club A y = 3 x + 10
Club B y = 2 x + 15
Check It Out! Example 3 Continued
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Solve22
Graph y = 3x + 10 and y = 2x + 15. The lines appear to intersect at (5, 25). So, the cost will be the same for 5 rentals and the total cost will be $25.
Check It Out! Example 3 Continued
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Check (5, 25) using both equations.
Number of movie rentals for Club A to reach $25:
Number of movie rentals for Club B to reach $25:
2(5) + 15 = 10 + 15 = 25
3(5) + 10 = 15 + 10 = 25
Check It Out! Example 3 Continued
Holt McDougal Algebra 1
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Lesson Quiz: Part I
Tell whether the ordered pair is a solution of the given system.
1. (–3, 1);
2. (2, –4);
yes
no
Holt McDougal Algebra 1
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Lesson Quiz: Part II
Solve the system by graphing.
3.
4. Joy has 5 collectable stamps and will buy 2 more each month. Ronald has 25 collectable stamps and will sell 3 each month. After how many months will they have the same number of stamps? How many will that be?
(2, 5)
4 months
y + 2x = 9
y = 4x – 3
13 stamps
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1)Must fold2)Must have color3)Must write out the problem and
include somewhere in the organizer
4)Must show all 3 methods of solving the problem in the organizer
(Hint: All 3 answers should be the same!)