MPM1D POINTS OF INTERSECTION AND LINEAR SYSTEMS

Linear equations can form systems of equations.

The _________________ of a linear system is the point (x, y) where both lines intersect.

The point must satisfy both equations. We call that point ________________________.

Ex. 𝑦   =  2𝑥   +  10

𝑦   =   −3𝑥

The common point belongs to both lines which means will verify both equations

Ex. (-2, 6) is a solution to the above linear system.

Check:

Example 1: Solve the linear system by graphing. Check your solution.

 𝑦     = 𝑥 +  4
1
𝑦   = −  𝑥 + 1
2
Example 2: Mike wants to join a ski club for the winter. He is considering two options.

Option 1: $50 per day and no registration fee.

Option 2: $40 per day and a $100 registration fee.

a) What is the point of intersection of the two graphs and what does it mean?

b) Look to the left of the intersection point. Which plan is cheaper and why?

c) Look to the right of the intersection point. Which plan is cheaper and why?
NUMBER OF SOLUTIONS FOR LINEAR SYSTEMS:
There are 3 possible cases for linear systems:
1. One Solution
2. Infinite Solutions
3. No Solutions
ONE POINT OF One solution if the 2 linear
INTERSECTION equations have: 𝒚   =  𝟑𝒙  –  𝟏    
   
_________slope 𝒚   =   −𝟐𝒙   +  𝟗    
   
_________ y intercept    
     
12

i.e. the lines

10

________________________ Solution: (x, y) = ( , )

8

y=(x) = x + 1

INFINITE Infinite number of solutions if 𝑦 =𝑥+1 6

SOLUTIONS the 2 linear equations have: 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 2 = 0

4

_________slope 2

_________ y intercept
20 15 10 5 5

i.e. the lines are 4

________________________

Coincident: Two lines or shapes that lie exactly on top of each other.

NO SOLUTION No solutions if the 2 linear 𝑦   =  3𝑥   +  2

equations have: 𝑦   =  3𝑥  –  5

_________slope

_________ y intercept

i.e. the lines are

_____________________
PRACTICE

Graph the following linear systems and complete the table below:

Linear A B C
System y = 2x + 1 − 3y = 6 − 2x 4x − 2 y = 6
y = −x + 7 2x − 9 = 3y 6x = 9 + 3y

Slopes of
the lines

y-
intercept

Graph the
system

Number of
solutions