
Understanding the Elimination Method

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7th - 10th Grade
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Olivia Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main advantage of using the elimination method over the substitution method?
It is faster for all types of equations.
It works well when variables are aligned.
It requires fewer calculations.
It is easier to understand.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.C.8B
CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the elimination method, what is the primary goal when combining two equations?
To simplify the equations.
To find the sum of the equations.
To eliminate one of the variables.
To isolate the constant term.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.C.8B
CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When using the elimination method, what happens when you add a positive and a negative variable of the same type?
They cancel each other out.
They double in value.
They become positive.
They become negative.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.C.8B
CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After eliminating a variable, what is the next step in solving the system of equations?
Solve for the remaining variable.
Rearrange the equation.
Add more equations.
Check the solution.
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.B.7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the value of Y after solving the equation 3Y = 9?
3
4
2
1
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.C.8B
CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which equation is typically easier to use when solving for the second variable?
The equation with more variables.
The equation that looks simpler.
The equation with fewer terms.
The equation with the larger coefficients.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.C.8B
CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the final ordered pair solution for the system of equations in the example?
(3, -7)
(7, -3)
(-3, 7)
(-7, 3)
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.C.8B
CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6
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