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elimination
method
steps to
solve

• step 1: make sure the equations are lined up!
• step 2: ______ or _____________ the equations to eliminate

the variable with common _________________________.

• step 3: _______________ for the remaining variable.
• step 4: _____________________ your answer into either original

equation and _______________ for the other variable.
directions: solve each system by elimination.

Explanation:

This fills in the standard steps for solving a system of linear equations using the elimination method, which relies on eliminating one variable to solve for the other, then verifying and finding the second variable.

Answer:

• Step 1: Make sure the equations are lined up!
• Step 2: Add or subtract the equations to eliminate the variable with common coefficients (or opposite coefficients).
• Step 3: Solve for the remaining variable.
• Step 4: Substitute your answer into either original equation and solve for the other variable.