Chapter Six: Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Important Vocabulary

System of Linear Equations

A set of two or more linear equations containing two or more variables

Solution of a System of Linear Equations

An ordered pair that satisfies each equation of the system

Consistent System

A system with at least one solution

Inconsistent System

A system that has no solution

Independent System

A system with exactly one solution

Dependent System

A system with infinitely many solutions

Linear Inequality
Similar to a linear equation, but the equal sign is replaced with an inequality
symbol

Solution of a Linear Inequality

Any ordered pair that makes an inequality true

System of Linear Inequalities

A set of two or more linear inequalities containing two or more variables

Solutions of a System of Linear Inequalites

An ordered pair that satisfies each equation of the system