Systems of Linear Equations Practice Tests

These Grade 8 Math practice tests cover graphing systems, intersections, substitution, elimination, equivalent systems, one solution, no solution, infinite solutions, and real-world models.

Skills covered

  • Solving systems by graphing, substitution, and elimination
  • Interpreting an ordered-pair intersection as the solution to both equations
  • Identifying parallel lines, the same line, one solution, no solution, and infinitely many solutions
  • Checking ordered pairs in both original equations
  • Modeling ticket sales, mixtures, rates, dimensions, coins, plans, and number relationships

How to use these practice tests

Choose a method that fits the system. After finding an ordered pair, substitute it into both equations and verify that the context makes sense.

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Grade 8 Systems of Linear Equations Practice Tests

Practice Grade 8 Math questions about systems of linear equations, graphing, substitution, elimination, intersections, no solutions, infinite solutions, and applications.

Choose the best answer for each question. Check the ordered pair in both original equations and review the explanation after submitting your answers.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

The graphs of two linear equations intersect at one point. What does that point represent?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is The ordered pair that satisfies both equations.

  1. Choose a system method: Use substitution, elimination, a graph, or an equivalent form that makes one variable easy to determine.
  2. Solve for the ordered pair: A graph intersection has coordinates that lie on both lines, so the ordered pair is the system solution.
  3. Check both equations: Substitute the ordered pair into both original equations and verify that it satisfies each one.

A graph intersection has coordinates that lie on both lines, so the ordered pair is the system solution.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the intersection of y=0.5x+2y=0.5x+2 and y=−x+8y=-x+8?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is (x,y)=(4,4)(x,y)=(4,4).

  1. Choose a system method: Use substitution, elimination, a graph, or an equivalent form that makes one variable easy to determine.
  2. Solve for the ordered pair: Set the equations equal: 0.5x+2=−x+80.5x+2=-x+8. Thus 1.5x=61.5x=6, x=4x=4, and y=4y=4.
  3. Check both equations: Substitute the ordered pair into both original equations and verify that it satisfies each one.

Set the equations equal: 0.5x+2=−x+80.5x+2=-x+8. Thus 1.5x=61.5x=6, x=4x=4, and y=4y=4.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

How many solutions do two distinct parallel lines have?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is No solution.

  1. Choose a system method: Use substitution, elimination, a graph, or an equivalent form that makes one variable easy to determine.
  2. Solve for the ordered pair: Parallel lines have the same slope and different intercepts, so they never intersect.
  3. Check both equations: Substitute the ordered pair into both original equations and verify that it satisfies each one.

Parallel lines have the same slope and different intercepts, so they never intersect.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

How many solutions do two equations that describe the same line have?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Infinitely many solutions.

  1. Choose a system method: Use substitution, elimination, a graph, or an equivalent form that makes one variable easy to determine.
  2. Solve for the ordered pair: Every point on the shared line satisfies both equations, so the system has infinitely many solutions.
  3. Check both equations: Substitute the ordered pair into both original equations and verify that it satisfies each one.

Every point on the shared line satisfies both equations, so the system has infinitely many solutions.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Why does the intersection of two nonparallel lines solve a system?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Its coordinates make both line equations true at the same time..

  1. Choose a system method: Use substitution, elimination, a graph, or an equivalent form that makes one variable easy to determine.
  2. Solve for the ordered pair: The shared point is exactly the ordered pair common to both graphs and both equations.
  3. Check both equations: Substitute the ordered pair into both original equations and verify that it satisfies each one.

The shared point is exactly the ordered pair common to both graphs and both equations.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the intersection of y=x−3y=x-3 and y=3x−9y=3x-9?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is (x,y)=(3,0)(x,y)=(3,0).

  1. Choose a system method: Use substitution, elimination, a graph, or an equivalent form that makes one variable easy to determine.
  2. Solve for the ordered pair: Set the expressions equal: x−3=3x−9x-3=3x-9. Thus x=3x=3 and y=0y=0.
  3. Check both equations: Substitute the ordered pair into both original equations and verify that it satisfies each one.

Set the expressions equal: x−3=3x−9x-3=3x-9. Thus x=3x=3 and y=0y=0.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the intersection of y=−2x+6y=-2x+6 and y=x−3y=x-3?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is (x,y)=(3,0)(x,y)=(3,0).

  1. Choose a system method: Use substitution, elimination, a graph, or an equivalent form that makes one variable easy to determine.
  2. Solve for the ordered pair: Set equal: −2x+6=x−3-2x+6=x-3. Thus 3x=93x=9, so x=3x=3 and y=0y=0.
  3. Check both equations: Substitute the ordered pair into both original equations and verify that it satisfies each one.

Set equal: −2x+6=x−3-2x+6=x-3. Thus 3x=93x=9, so x=3x=3 and y=0y=0.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the intersection of y=2x+6y=2x+6 and y=−x+3y=-x+3?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is (x,y)=(−1,4)(x,y)=(-1,4).

  1. Choose a system method: Use substitution, elimination, a graph, or an equivalent form that makes one variable easy to determine.
  2. Solve for the ordered pair: Set equal: 2x+6=−x+32x+6=-x+3. Thus 3x=−33x=-3, so x=−1x=-1 and y=4y=4.
  3. Check both equations: Substitute the ordered pair into both original equations and verify that it satisfies each one.

Set equal: 2x+6=−x+32x+6=-x+3. Thus 3x=−33x=-3, so x=−1x=-1 and y=4y=4.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

What type of system is formed by y=4x+1y=4x+1 and y=4x−6y=4x-6?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is A system with no solution.

  1. Choose a system method: Use substitution, elimination, a graph, or an equivalent form that makes one variable easy to determine.
  2. Solve for the ordered pair: The lines have the same slope 4 and different intercepts, so they are distinct parallel lines.
  3. Check both equations: Substitute the ordered pair into both original equations and verify that it satisfies each one.

The lines have the same slope 4 and different intercepts, so they are distinct parallel lines.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What type of system is formed by 2x+y=62x+y=6 and y=−2x+6y=-2x+6?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is A system with infinitely many solutions.

  1. Choose a system method: Use substitution, elimination, a graph, or an equivalent form that makes one variable easy to determine.
  2. Solve for the ordered pair: Rearranging the first equation gives y=−2x+6y=-2x+6, so both equations describe the same line.
  3. Check both equations: Substitute the ordered pair into both original equations and verify that it satisfies each one.

Rearranging the first equation gives y=−2x+6y=-2x+6, so both equations describe the same line.