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5 Solving a System of Linear Equations via Elimination

type 1a

1. Identify which (1) x – 5y = 10

variable pair has the (2) x + 3y = –14
same leading coefficient

2. If the variable pair have (1) x – 5y = 10

the same number and same – – –
sign, subtract line 1 from (2) x + 3y = –14
line 2.
0x – 8 y = 24
SAME SIGNS SUBTRACT!
SNAKE SNAKE SNAKE!
Y = -3

3. Substitute y = -3 into In equation 1, x – 5(-3) = 10

either equation 1 or 2. x + 15 = 10
x = -5

4. Check your solution In equation 2,

-5 + 3(-3) = -5 - 9 = -14
1.5 Solving a System of Linear Equations via Elimination
type 1b

1. Identify which (1) 4x + y = 10

variable pair has the (2) x – y = 5
same leading coefficient

2. If the variable pair have (1) 4x + y = 10

the same number and same + + +
sign, subtract line 1 from (2) x – y = 5
line 2.
5x + 0y = 15
Opposite signs add!
OSA!
x =3

3. Substitute x = 3 into In equation 1, 4(3)) + y = 10

either equation 1 or 2. 12 + y = 10
y = -2

4. Check your solution In equation 2, 3 – (-2) = 5