SOLVING QUADRATIC – LINEAR SYSTEMS (DAY 5)
Two equations will be given to you with the directions to solve the system graphically.
One equation will be a quadratic. This equation has degree ________
The second equation will be linear. This equation has degree ________
You will have to create a table of values for the quadratic equation and graph the linear
equation using ______________.
Where the two graphs ___________________, this is your ______________________.
There are three possible situations as answers illustrated below. Indicate the number of
solutions in each representation.
Examples:
1.
Solve the following system of equations graphically
2
y
x
4
x
3
x
y
1
To check on your graphing calculator (find intersection):
1)
Go to
(Calculate) and pick
(intersection)
Trace
#5
2nd
2)
Move cursor to wanted intersection point and hit
Enter
Enter
Enter
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