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Created by @emilysmith123
 at October 18th 2023, 5:43:06 am.

Graphing is a powerful method to solve systems of linear equations. It allows us to visually represent the equations and find their intersection points, which signify the solution(s) of the system. Let's consider an example:

Example

Consider the system of equations below:

2x + 3y = 8
5x - 2y = -1

To solve this system using graphing, we can start by graphing each equation on the coordinate plane. The lines representing the equations will intersect at a point, which will be our solution.

After graphing the given equations, we find that the lines intersect at the point (1, 2). Thus, the solution to the given system is x = 1 and y = 2.

Infinitely Many Solutions and No Solution

In some cases, the lines representing the equations may not intersect or may coincide with each other. In such instances, we can determine if the system has infinitely many solutions or no solution.

Cheering message: You've got this! Graphing is a fantastic tool to visualize solutions and gain a deeper understanding of systems of linear equations. Keep up the great work!