Solving a System of Equations using Elimination

Idea: To use addition/subtraction on the equations to eliminate one variable, then solve using substitution. Step 1: Rewrite the equations to align the variables. Add or subtract like terms. Step 2: Simplify and solve the equation for the variable. Step 3: Substitute the value you found into either equation and solve for the other variable. Step 4: Substitute back into either original equation to find the value of the other equation. Step 5: Check your work.

3x 5y 16

5y 2x 31 2x 5y 31 5y 2(3) 31

5x 0 15 5x 5 5 5 x 3

5y 6 31 6 5 6 5y 25 5 y5

3(3) 5(5) 16 9 25 16

Isis Rivera