Linear Systems Lesson 2: Solving Systems of Linear Equations Graphically
Today’s Objectives:
Students will be able to solve problems that involve systems of linear equations in two variables graphically and algebraically, including:
· Determine and verify the solution of a system of linear equations graphically, with and without technology
· Explain the meaning of the point of intersection of a system of linear equations
Vocabulary: system of linear equations, linear system
Solving Systems of Linear Equations Graphically
The solution of a linear system can be estimated by ______ both equations on the same ______. If the two lines intersect, the coordinates (x,y) of the point of intersection are the ______ of the linear system.
Each equation of the following linear system is graphed on the grid.
3x+2y=-12 (1)
-2x+y=1 (2)
We can use the graphs to ______ the solution of the linear system.
The set of points that satisfy both equations lie where the two graphs ______. From the graph, the point of intersection appears to be ______. To verify the solution, we check that the coordinates ______satisfy both equations:
For each equation, the left side equals the right side. Since x = ___ and y = ___ satisfy each equation these numbers are the solution of the linear system.
Example 1: (You do) Solving a Linear system by Graphing
Solve the linear system
x+y=8 (1)
3x-2y=14 (2)
Solution:
Example 2: Solving a Problem by Graphing a Linear System
One plane left Shanghai at noon to travel 1400 km to Urumqi at an average speed of 400 km/h. Another plane left Urumqi at the same time to travel to Shanghai at an average speed of 350 km/h. A linear system that models this situation is:
where d is the ______ in km’s from Shanghai to Urumqi and t is the ______ in hours since the planes took off.
a) Graph the linear system above.
b) Use the graph to solve this problem: When do the planes pass each other and how far are they from Urumqi?
Solution:
The planes pass each other when they have been travelling for the ______ time and they are the same distance from Urumqi.
a) Solve the linear system to determine values of d and t that satisfy both equations.
For the graph of equation (1), the slope is ______ and the vertical intercept is ______.
For the graph of equation (2), the slope is ______ and the vertical intercept is _____.
b) The graphs appear to intersect at ______; that is, the planes appear to pass each other after travelling for ____ hours and at a distance of ____ km from Urumqi. Use the coordinates of the point of intersection to verify the solution.
These times and distances are ______ because these measures cannot be read ______ from the graph.
The planes pass each other after travelling for approximately ______ and when they are approximately ______km from Urumqi.
Your turn:
a) Write a linear system to model this situation:
To visit the Yu Garden in Shanghai, the ticket price is $5 for a student and $9 for an adult. In one hour, 32 people entered the garden and a total of $180 in admission fees was collected.
b) Graph the linear system then solve this problem:
How many students and how many adults visited the garden during this time?
Solution:
a) The linear system is:
b) Use intercepts to graph each line:
Equation / a-intercept / s-interceptThe total number of people is ____and the total cost is ______, so the solution is correct. ____ students and ___ adults visited the garden.
Homework: pg. 409-410, # 5-17
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