elimination method!!!

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What is the elimination method in solving systems of equations?

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A method used to eliminate one variable by adding or subtracting equations, allowing for the solution of the remaining variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What form should both equations be in to use the elimination method effectively?

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Standard form.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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In the equations 5x - 4y = 11 and 5x + 4y = -14, which variable will be eliminated?

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y variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the resulting combined equation when using elimination on 5x - 4y = 11 and 5x + 4y = -14?

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10x = -3.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What happens to the equation 2x - 6y = 20 when multiplied by -1?

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It becomes -2x + 6y = -20.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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What is the first step in the elimination method?

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Align the equations in standard form.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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How do you eliminate a variable in the elimination method?

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By adding or subtracting the equations to cancel out one variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the purpose of the elimination method?

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To find the values of variables in a system of equations.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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Can the elimination method be used for non-linear equations?

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No, it is primarily used for linear equations.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.