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What Are the Ways You Can Solve a System of Linear Equations?

Definition: Ways of Solving Systems of Equations

Summary

  1. There are 3 main ways to solve a system of equations
  2. Graphing allows us to visually locate the solution
  3. Substitution involves plugging one equation into another
  4. Elimination involves "eliminating" one variable to solve for another
  5. Addition is one option when using the elimination method
  6. Subtraction is a second option and multiplication a third option

Notes

    1. The graphing method is one way to solve a system of equations
    1. The substitution method is another way to solve a system of equations
    1. The elimination method is the third way to solve a system of equations
    2. There are three options when using the elimination method
    3. Addition is the first option
    4. Subtraction is the second option
    5. Multiplication is the third option