Solving Systems by Elimination
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Objective
I can solve systems of two linear equations using the elimination method to find the solution.
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Practice
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Explain in your own words what the goal of the elimination method is when solving a system of equations.
What does it mean to "align" the equations when preparing to use the elimination method? Why is this step important?
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Exit ticket
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“Solve the following system of equations using elimination: 2x + y = 7 x - y = 2 Solve the following system of equations using elimination: x + 3y = 11 -x + y = 5 ”
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