2.15.1 Analyzing Graphs that Represent Linear Equations and Inequalities

Algebra 12.15.1 Analyzing Graphs that Represent Linear Equations and Inequalities

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2.15.1 • Analyzing Graphs that Represent Linear Equations and Inequalities

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Compare each of the following graphs, then list a reason for each graph why it would not belong with the other three.

Graph A.	Graph B.
Graph C.	Graph D.

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Graph A is the only set of graphs that represents a system of equations. It is the only system with exactly one solution.
Graph B is the only set of graphs that represents a system of inequalities with no solutions.
Graph C is the only set of graphs in which the boundaries are horizontal and vertical lines. It is the only one representing a system with an infinite number of solutions.
Graph D is the only graph that does not represent a system. It only represents one inequality.

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