Chapter 6 Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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consistent
A
a system of linear equations that has at least one ordered pair that satisfies both equations
2
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dependent
A
a system of linear equations that has an infinite number of solutions
3
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elimination
A
the use of addition or subtraction to eliminate one variable and solve a system of linear equations
4
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inconsistent
A
a system of linear equations with no ordered pair that satisfies both equations
5
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independent
A
a system of equations with exactly one solution
6
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substitution
A
an algebraic method to find an exact solution to a system of equations
7
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system of equations
A
a set of equations with the same variables
8
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system of inequalities
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a set of two or ore inequalities with the same variable
