Name: _____________________________

Date: ______________ Period: ______

Solving System of Linear Equations

Flow Chart of Methods & Number of Solutions to Systems

Choose one of the following systems for each method. You will use
the same system for each method below.
o 5x + y = 4 ; x - y = 2
o x - 4y = -4 ; 5x - 4y = 12
o x + y = 3 ; 8x + y = -4
Using your notes from lecture one, complete the following:
Graphing Method (5pts)
Write the system in step one.
Graph of system must contain one point of intersection
Rewrite Equation must include step by step solution
Solution must be included as an ordered pair & must be
explained what it means.
Check the solution back into the system. Must include step
by step solution.
Substitution Method (5pts)
Use the same system in step one.
Express the steps algebraically in Substitute & Isolate a
Variable
Check the solution back into the system. Must include step
by step solution.
Substitution Method (5pts)
Use the same system in step one
Express the steps algebraically in Rewrite Equation(s),
Elimination, Multiply the Equation(s), Solve, and Substitute.
Check the solution back into the system. Must include step
by step solution.
 Name: _____________________________
Date: ______________ Period: ______

Solving System of Linear Equations

How many solutions are there to the system?
Directions: Using your notes and textbook from lecture one,
complete the chart on how many solutions there are for system of
linear equations.

Best to use column (3pts)

Column must have complete sentences and one example of
best use for the specific method of solving system of linear
equations.
One Solution column (3pts)
When applicable, column must include either graphing or
algebraic representation of when you encounter one solution
of a system.
An explanation in a complete sentence must accompany
representation.
No Solutions column (3pts)
When applicable, column must include either graphing or
algebraic representation of when you encounter one solution
of a system.
An explanation in a complete sentence must accompany
representation.
Infinite Solutions (3pts)
When applicable, column must include either graphing or
algebraic representation of when you encounter one solution
of a system.
An explanation in a complete sentence must accompany
representation.