Introduction to Solving Systems of Equations

Introduction to Solving Systems of Equations

Graphing/Substitution/Elimination

Three Methods for Solving Systems

Which method you use depends on what form(s) your equations are in.

Solving Systems By Graphing

This method works best with equations in slope-intercept form, when you have graph paper or a graphing calculator.

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Solving Systems Using Substitution

Use this method when one or both equations are or are easily solved for one of the variables.

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Solve Systems Using Elimination

Use this method when your equations are or are easily written in the same format. This is easiest when one set of terms "matches".

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