Algebra 1 · Systems of Equations & Inequalities

System of Equations

Algebra 1 · Systems of Equations & Inequalities

Definition

A system of equations is a set of two or more equations with the same variables, solved together.

Examples

  • y = x + 1 and y = -x + 5 form a system.
  • Solve for values that satisfy every equation at once.

Key rule

A system is solved by the values common to all equations.

Memory hook

System = equations that share the same variables.