Are families of linear equations the same as systems of linear equations?

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anonymous · Answer

im pretty sure there not but john can prolly give a better answer and explain is as well.

anonymous · Answer

I think so, I typed it in wikipedia and it said: "For a family of linear equations, see System of linear equations"
Consider the context - are both being used by the same person to refer to different things? I think family of linear equations is just an unusual way to refer to them.

anonymous · Answer

Yeah I've never heard them called families, but it seems that they might be the same.

anonymous · Answer

Eh. Apparently, it's not exactly the same. The general distinction is that there are a LOT more equations and they generally form a trend or some sort of pattern...