Explore the methods to solve a pair of linear equations in two variables, including graphical, substitution, elimination, and cross-multiplication techniques.
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Define linear equations in two variables.
A linear equation in two variables is an equation of the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b, and c are real numbers, and a and b are not both zero. It represents a straight line on the Cartesian plane.
Explain the graphical method of solving linear equations.
The graphical method involves plotting both equations on the same graph. The point of intersection represents the solution. If lines are parallel, there's no solution; if coincident, infinite solutions.
What is a consistent pair of linear equations?
A pair of linear equations is consistent if it has at least one solution. It can be either intersecting (unique solution) or coincident (infinitely many solutions).
Define an inconsistent pair of linear equations.
An inconsistent pair of linear equations has no solution, represented by parallel lines on the graph.
Explain the substitution method.
In the substitution method, solve one equation for one variable and substitute this expression into the other equation to find the solution.
Describe the elimination method.
The elimination method involves adding or subtracting the equations to eliminate one variable, making it easier to solve for the other variable.
How to check consistency using coefficients?
For equations a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 and a2x + b2y + c2 = 0, if a1/a2 ≠ b1/b2, consistent; if a1/a2 = b1/b2 = c1/c2, dependent; if a1/a2 = b1/b2 ≠ c1/c2, inconsistent.
Real-world application: Cost problems.
Linear equations can model cost scenarios, like finding the cost of items when given total costs and relationships between quantities.
Real-world application: Age problems.
They can also model age-related problems, determining current ages based on past or future age relationships.
Memory hack: Cross-multiplication for consistency.
Remember cross-multiplication to compare ratios of coefficients for checking consistency without plotting.
Example: Solving 2x + 3y = 8 and 4x + 6y = 7.
This pair is inconsistent because the ratios of coefficients are equal, but the constants' ratio differs, indicating parallel lines with no solution.
Example: Find numbers with sum 66 and digits differing by 2.
Form equations based on digit positions and solve to find numbers like 42 and 24, considering both digit difference scenarios.
Misconception alert: Infinite solutions mean any values work.
Infinite solutions mean all points on the coincident lines satisfy both equations, not that any random values are solutions.
Important formula: Solution by substitution.
From one equation, express y in terms of x (or vice versa) and substitute into the other equation to find the solution.
Important formula: Solution by elimination.
Multiply equations to make coefficients of one variable equal, then add or subtract to eliminate that variable and solve for the other.
Graphical representation types.
Lines can intersect (unique solution), be parallel (no solution), or coincide (infinite solutions), based on their slopes and intercepts.
Practical tip: Always verify solutions.
After finding a solution, substitute back into the original equations to ensure they satisfy both, avoiding calculation errors.
Common mistake: Ignoring sign changes.
When moving terms across the equals sign, ensure to change their signs to maintain equation balance.
Quick check: Number of solutions.
Compare slopes (coefficients ratio) to quickly determine if lines intersect (one solution), are parallel (none), or coincide (infinite).
Summary: Methods to solve linear equations.
Three main methods: graphical (visual), substitution (algebraic), and elimination (algebraic), each useful in different scenarios based on equation forms.
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