Solving Linear Equations by Elimination

Solve by elimination

4x-6y= -6

-2x-12y= -12

• (0,1)

• (1,0)

• (1,1)

• (0, 2)

Solve by elimination 
2x+9y= -7 
6x-3y= 9 

• (-1, -1) 

• (2,-1)

• (1,1)

• (1,-1)

Solve the system using elimination.

2x + 3y = 12

5x - y = 13

• (-3, -2)

• (1.5, 2)

• (3, 0)

• (3, 2)

What is the best first step to solve this system by elimination?

• Add the equations to eliminate y

• Subtract the equations to eliminate y

• Multiply the second equation by 3.

• Multiply the first equation by 2

Solve this system of equation

5x - 2y = 9

2x + 7y = -12

• (1, -1)

• (-1, 1)

• (-1, 2)

• (1, -2)

Solve by elimination:
4x+4y=4

3x+4y=10

• (7,-6)

• (-6,7)

• (6,7)

• (7,6)

The solution to a system of linear equations is ALWAYS...

• a fraction

• an ordered pair

• a decimal

• a negative number

Solve this system of equation

-8x + y = 1

-6x + y = 3

• (1, 9)

• (4, 14)

• (0, 1)

• (2, 4)

What is the best first step to solve this system by elimination?

• Add the equations to eliminate y

• Multiply the first equation by 2

• Multiply the second equation by 3

• Add the equations to eliminate x

What is the best first step to solve this system by elimination?

• Add the equations to eliminate y

• Multiply the first equation by 2

• Add the equations to eliminate x