Solving Systems by Elimination

Solving Systems by Elimination

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Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

CCSS
8.EE.C.8B, 8.EE.C.8A, HSA.REI.C.6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the elimination method in solving systems of equations?

Back

The elimination method is a technique used to solve systems of equations by eliminating one variable, allowing for the other variable to be solved directly.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to eliminate a variable in a system of equations?

Back

To eliminate a variable means to manipulate the equations in such a way that one variable is removed, making it possible to solve for the other variable.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you determine which variable to eliminate?

Back

Choose the variable that can be easily eliminated by adding or subtracting the equations, often based on the coefficients of the variables.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step in the elimination method?

Back

The first step is to align the equations and manipulate them (by multiplication if necessary) so that the coefficients of one variable are opposites.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Solve by elimination: 2x + 3y = 6 and 4x + 6y = 12. What is the solution?

Back

There are infinitely many solutions, as the second equation is a multiple of the first.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Solve by elimination: 3x + 2y = 12 and 6x + 4y = 24. What is the solution?

Back

There are infinitely many solutions, as the second equation is a multiple of the first.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Solve by elimination: 5x - 3y = 7 and 10x - 6y = 14. What is the solution?

Back

There are infinitely many solutions, as the second equation is a multiple of the first.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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