Algebra I Chapter 6
No solutions
How many solutions does the system have? -x+y=8 x-y=8
Infinitely many solutions
How many solutions does the system have? 2x+3y=4 4x+6y=8
One solution
How many solutions does the system have? x+2y=12 x-2y=4
Isolate a variable
What is the first step to solve the system using substitution? x+4y=9 x-y=4
Substitute the expression in for "y"
What is the first step to solve the system using substitution? y=2x-7 x+2y=1
Multiply the top equation by some value.
What would be the first step to solve the system by elimination? -x+y=-4 2x-3y=5
Write both equations in standard form.
What would be the first step to solve the system by elimination? 11x=2y-1 3y=10+8x
Multiply both equations by some value to achieve a LCM that can be eliminated.
What would be the first step to solve the system by elimination? 8x-7y=-3 6x-5y=-1
Subtract the systems (change all of the signs on one equation, then add)
What would be the first step to solve the system by elimination? 9x-2y=34 5x-2y=10
Add the systems together
What would be the first step to solve the system by elimination? x+2y=13 x-2y=-7