Linear Equations in Two Variables - Northwest-Shoals 在两个变量的线性方程组的西北浅滩.ppt

Linear Equations in Two Variables Linear Equations in Two Variables may be put in the form Ax + By = C, Where A, B, and C are real numbers and A and B are not both zero. Solutions to Linear Equations in Two Variables Consider the equation The equation’s solution set is infinite because there are an infinite number of x’s and y’s that make it TRUE. For example, the ordered pair (0, 10) is a solution because Can you list other ordered pairs that satisfy this equation? Input-Output Machines We can think of equations as input-output machines. The x-values being the “inputs” and the y-values being the “outputs.” Choosing any value for input and plugging it into the equation, we solve for the output. Functions Function- a relationship between two variables (equation) so that for every INPUT there is EXACTLY one OUTPUT. To determine (algebraically) if an equation is a function we can examine its x/y table. If it is possible to get two different outputs for a certain input- it is NOT a function. In this case an x-value in the table or ordered pairs would repeat. This may be determined (graphically) by using the Vertical Line Test. If any vertical line would touch the graph at more than one point- it is NOT a function. Using Tables to List Solutions Graphing a Solution Set To obtain a more complete picture of a solution set we can graph the ordered pairs from our table onto a rectangular coordinate system. Let’s familiarize ourselves with the Cartesian coordinate system. Cartesian Plane Graphing Ordered Pairs on a Cartesian Plane Graphing More Ordered Pairs from our Table for the equation Graphing Linear Equationsin Two Variables The graph of any linear equation in two variables is a straight line. Finding intercepts can be helpful when graphing. The x-intercept is the point where the line crosses the x-axis. The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axi