Chapter 5: Linear Systems Name
Section 1: Using Graphs & Tables Date
Topics in Algebra 1 © 2001, 2002 Texas Instruments Student Worksheet 5-1
Linear Systems: Using Graphs & Tables Student Worksheet
Overview
The Overview introduces topics covered in Observations and Activities. Scroll through the
Overview using ~ ( | to review, if necessary). Read each screen carefully. Look for new terms,
definitions, and concepts.
Observations
The Observations illustrate that two lines in a plane intersect, are parallel or are the same line.
By graphing the lines of a system of two linear equations with two variables, you can determine
the possible number of solutions. Scroll through the
Observations using ~ ( | to review, if
necessary). Read each screen carefully. When you come to a
Write an Observation screen, stop
and write the answer to the question on your worksheet.
Observation 1
How many solutions does this system of linear equations have?
Observation 2
How many solutions does this system of linear equations have?
Observation 3
How many solutions does this system of linear equations have?