IM Alg1.2.17 Lesson: Systems of Linear Equations and Their Solutions

Andre is trying to solve this system of equations:
[size=150][math]\begin {cases} x + y = 3\\ 4x = 12 - 4y \end{cases}[/math][/size][br][br][size=150]Looking at the first equation, he thought, "The solution to the system is a pair of numbers that add up to 3. I wonder which two numbers they are."[/size] [br][br]Choose any two numbers that add up to 3. Let the first one be the [math]x[/math]-value and the second one be the [math]y[/math]-value.
The pair of values you chose is a solution to the first equation. Check if it is also a solution to the second equation. Then, pause for a brief discussion with your group.[br]
How many solutions does the system have? Use what you know about equations or about solving systems to show that you are right.
A recreation center is offering special prices on its pool passes and gym memberships for the summer.
[size=150]On the first day of the offering, a family paid $96 for 4 pool passes and 2 gym memberships. Later that day, an individual bought a pool pass for herself, a pool pass for a friend, and 1 gym membership. She paid $72. [/size][br][br]Write a system of equations that represents the relationships between pool passes, gym memberships, and the costs. Be sure to state what each variable represents.
Find the price of a pool pass and the price of a gym membership by solving the system algebraically. Explain your reasoning.[br]
Use graphing technology to graph the equations in the system. Make 1-2 observations about your graphs.[br]
Each card contains a system of equations. Sort the systems into three groups based on the number of solutions each system has. Be prepared to explain how you know where each system belongs.
In the cards, for each system with no solution, change a single constant term so that there are infinitely many solutions to the system.
For each system with infinitely many solutions, change a single constant term so that there are no solutions to the system.
Explain why in these situations it is impossible to change a single constant term so that there is exactly one solution to the system.[br]
Here is an equation:
[math]5x-2y=10[/math][br][br]Create a second equation that would make a system of equations with one solution.[br]
Create a second equation that would make a system of equations with no solutions.
Create a second equation that would make a system of equations with infinitely many solutions.
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