Graphing Linear Equations Portfolio
Worksheet
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equations activities in this portfolio. When you are finished, save this worksheet
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Investigate and explain the different types of graphical solutions.
Question 1
Examine the six different equations that follow:
1. y=5x–4
2. y=–2x+3
3. y=3x+1
4. 2y=6x+2
5. y–5x=+2
6. y–4x+1=0
Complete steps a. through e. to determine which pair of equations form a system
with one solution, no solution, or infinite solutions.
a. Solve each equation and make sure it is in y=mx+b format.
1. y=5x–4
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2. y=–2x+3
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3. y=3x+1
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4. 2y=6x+2
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5. y–5x=+2
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6. y–4x+1=0
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3 answers
1. y=5x–4
In y=mx+b format: y=5x-4
2. y=–2x+3
In y=mx+b format: y=-2x+3
3. y=3x+1
In y=mx+b format: y=3x+1
4. 2y=6x+2
Dividing both sides by 2: y=3x+1
In y=mx+b format: y=3x+1
5. y–5x=+2
Rearranging the equation: y=5x+2
6. y–4x+1=0
Rearranging the equation: y=4x-1
Consider the two equations you put a square around, which form a system with no
solution. Graph them together on the following coordinate grid.
What do you notice about these equations? What does it mean for a system to have
no solution? Explain what it means graphically for a system to have no solution. Plug a few points into the original equations and check to show that the system of
equations has no solution. Explain your work.
Question 4: One Solution
Consider the two equations you underlined, which form a system with one solution.
Graph them together on the following coordinate grid.
What do you notice about these equations? What does it mean for a system to have
one solution? Explain what it means graphically for a system to have one solution.
Plug a few points into the original equations and check to show that each equation
has one solution. Explain your work.