Algebra › Section D · Systems of linear equations › Topic D.1

Systems by graphing and substitution

One equation in two variables leaves a whole line of possibilities. Add a second equation and the line narrows to a point — two facts pin down two unknowns, and this topic delivers the two basic ways to find that point.

In this topic

  • Two facts, one point
  • The graph of a system
  • Three possible outcomes
  • Classifying without graphing
  • Worked example: solving by substitution
  • Choosing what to isolate
  • Special cases inside substitution
  • Checking solutions
  • Worked example: concert tickets
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Key takeaways

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