Mid-Chapter Quiz
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Is the equation in slope-intercept form? What information can the slope-intercept form of an equation give you?
Number of Solutions: One
Graph:
By graphing the given equations, we can determine the number of solutions to the system. This will be indicated by the point at which the lines intersect. To do this, we need the equations to be in slope-intercept form to help us identify the slope m and the y-intercept b.
Let's rewrite each of the equations in the system in slope-intercept form, highlighting the m and b values.
| Given Equation | Slope-Intercept Form | Slope m | y-intercept b |
|---|---|---|---|
| y=x-1 | y=1x+( -1) | 1 | (0, -1) |
| y=-3x-5 | y=-3x+( -5) | -3 | (0, -5) |
To graph these equations, we will start by plotting their y-intercepts. Then, we will use the slopes to determine another point that satisfies each equation, and connect the points with a line.
We can see that the lines intersect at exactly one point.
The point of intersection at (-1,-2) is the one solution to this system.