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5.02 Solving Systems of Equations Using Substitution

Topics Space to practice & Video Links

Vocabulary Vocabulary 3:52

**System of equations - may be graphed to find
the point of intersection. Sometimes _____
______________________________ when the
coordinates of the point of intersection are not
___________. You end up having to approximate
or round your answer.

Substitution method - ___________________ in

one of the equations and ________________ into
the other equation

Elimination method - ____________________

________________ when _____________ the
two equations

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The Substitution Method Substitution Method 11:07

IMPORTANT: The main idea of the substitution Example: x + y=4

method is to ____________________________ −2 x+ y=1
______________ so you can _______________
________________________________.

Check Your Work! Check Your Work! 8:48

How can we check our work to make sure we got Example:

the correct solution?

You can:

-Take the x and y that you found for your solution

and_______________________________ to
make sure they create _______ statements.

-_________ both equations to see if the ______

__________________ is the same point that you
got for the solution.

Practice #1 Practice #1 7:02

Solve the system of equations using substitution

method.

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2x + y = 11
4x - 3y = 7

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Solving a Real-Life System of Solving a Real-Life System of Equations

Using Substitution 11:04
Equations Using Substitution

First: ___________ and _________ the two
unknowns for this situation.
Second: Write a system of equations.
Third: ________________ and then _________
the expression into the other equation.
Example: At Choler High School, there
are a total of 41 boys and girls who play
basketball. If the number of boys is equal
to 2 more than twice the number of girls,
how many boys play basketball?

Fourth: After you ____________________,

substitute that value into the equation to ______
__________________.

Special Cases Special Cases 6:54

Quick Review of the Types of Solutions Systems

Produce:

Example:

Special Cases
You have seen how these algebraic methods to
solving systems work when there is one solution
to a linear system. Let’s take a look at how it
works with other types of solutions for linear
systems.

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IMPORTANT:
● A false statement indicates __________.
● A true statement indicates ____________
_______________.

Test Tip: Work Backwards! Test Tip: Work Backwards! 5:42

Example: What is the solution to the
When taking a multiple-choice test, you are system of equations?
usually given four choices and asked to choose
the correct answer.

There are 2 ways to attack a problem like this:

1) ___________________ and then see if
your solution is in the choices.
2) Take each answer choice and ______
_____________ to see if it works.

Practice #3 Practice #3 4:24

What is the solution to the system of equations?

2 x−5 y=−3
−x +2 y=3

**Hint…Hint… If you have completed all parts above, you have just completed the 5.02
notes!!! Access the 5.02 assessment, complete and submit!!!

For EXTRA PRACTICE please attend the LIVE LESSON for 5.02

EXTRA PRACTICE & RESOURCES:

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● Practice “Self-Check”: Lesson 5.02, page 3

● Practice “Self-Check”: Lesson 5.02, page 4
● Let’s Practice: Lesson 5.02, page 6
● Solving Systems of Equations Graphically and Focus Questions
● Systems of Equations

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