What is the elimination method in solving systems of equations?
Systems, Picking Best Method

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The elimination method involves adding or subtracting equations to eliminate one variable, making it easier to solve for the other variable.
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When is the substitution method preferred over elimination?
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The substitution method is preferred when one equation is easily solvable for one variable, allowing for straightforward substitution into the other equation.
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What is a system of equations?
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A system of equations is a set of two or more equations with the same variables that are solved simultaneously.
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What does it mean for a system of equations to be consistent?
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A consistent system has at least one solution, meaning the equations intersect at one or more points.
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What does it mean for a system of equations to be inconsistent?
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An inconsistent system has no solutions, meaning the equations represent parallel lines that never intersect.
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What is the graphical method of solving systems of equations?
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The graphical method involves plotting the equations on a graph and identifying the point(s) where they intersect.
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How do you determine which method to use for solving a system of equations?
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Consider the form of the equations: use substitution if one equation is easily solvable for a variable; use elimination if the coefficients are conducive to cancellation.
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