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Extension
Solving Linear Equations by Graphing
5.4
Lesson Tutorials
Solving Equations Using Graphs
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OMMON
To solve the equation ax + b = cx + d, write two linear
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Step 1:
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equations.
Systems of Equations
In this extension, you will
ax + b
=
cx + d
solve linear equations by
graphing a system of linear
= cx + d
= ax + b
equations.
and
y
y
solve real-life problems.
Applying Standards
Graph the system of linear equations. The x-value of the
Step 2:
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solution of the system of linear equations is the solution of
the equation ax + b = cx + d.
Solving an Equation Using a Graph
1 1
EXAMPLE
1
Solve x − 2 = −
x + 1 using a graph. Check your solution.
2
Step 1: Write a system of linear equations using each side of
the equation.
1
x − 2 = −
x + 1
2
1
= x − 2
= −
x + 1
y
y
2
Check
Step 2: Graph the system.
y
1
y
x
2
x − 2 = −
x + 1
3
y = x − 2
2
2
1
(2, 0)
y = −
x + 1
?
1
− 2 =
(2) + 1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
4
5 x
The graphs intersect at (2, 0).
0 = 0
1
So, the solution of the equation
y
x
1
2
4
is x = 2.
Use a graph to solve the equation. Check your solution.
1. 2x + 3 = 4
2. 2x = x − 3
3. 3x + 1 = 3x + 2
1
x = x + 8
5. 1.5x + 2 = 11 − 3x
6. 3 − 2x = − 2x + 3
4.
3
7.
STRUCTURE
Write an equation with variables on both sides that has no solution.
How can you change the equation so that it has infi nitely many solutions?
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Chapter 5
Systems of Linear Equations

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