Solving Systems of Equations

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Objective

I can solve systems of equations using substitution or elimination methods.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Explain the substitution method for solving systems of equations. When is it most beneficial to use this method?

2

Given the system of equations: 2x + y = 10 and y = 3x - 1, solve for x and y using the substitution method.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Solve the following system of equations using substitution: y = 2x + 3 4x - y = 1. Show all work. Solve the following system of equations using substitution: y = -3x + 5 2x + y = 10. Show all work.

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