Elimination Method

Elimination Method

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Mathematics

8th - 9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
8.EE.C.8B, 8.EE.C.8A, HSA.REI.C.9

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Elimination Method in solving systems of equations?

Back

The Elimination Method is a technique used to solve systems of linear equations by eliminating one variable, allowing for the solution of the remaining variable.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you eliminate a variable in a system of equations?

Back

To eliminate a variable, you can multiply one or both equations by a number so that the coefficients of one variable are opposites, allowing you to add or subtract the equations.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if a system of equations has infinite solutions?

Back

A system has infinite solutions when the equations represent the same line, meaning every point on the line is a solution.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step in using the Elimination Method?

Back

The first step is to align the equations and decide which variable to eliminate.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you check if your solution to a system of equations is correct?

Back

You can check the solution by substituting the values back into the original equations to see if they hold true.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the coefficients in the Elimination Method?

Back

The coefficients determine how the equations can be manipulated to eliminate a variable; they must be adjusted to create opposites.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it indicate if two equations in a system are parallel?

Back

If two equations are parallel, it indicates that there is no solution, as the lines will never intersect.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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