SOLUTION: Is there a difference between solving a system of equations by the algebraic method and the graphical method? Why or why not?

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Question 232880: Is there a difference between solving a system of equations by the algebraic method and the graphical method? Why or why not?


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Is there a difference between solving a system of equations by the algebraic method and the graphical method? Why or why not?
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There's a difference. Graphical uses material objects, paper, lines on it, pencils, etc. Algebraic uses math.
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If the 2 equations are "ill-conditioned", such as having a small angle between them (almost parallel) it can be difficult to accurately determine the point of intersection.