Which method should I use? Solving Systems of Equations

Graphing Substitution Elimination Equations in y= form makes this method useful. Graph/grid is given. In contrast, if neither equation has “y” isolated, you are better off using another method. For this , at least one variable in one of the equations should be isolated. Best when “ y= ----” or “x= ---- ” is given. Better choice when algebra is quick but can be tedious if multiple steps. If both equations are in standard form Ax+By=C, If the coefficients of the x’s or y’s in both equations are the same, elimination will get a solution quickly with minimal steps. If sometimes one or both equations have to be multiplied by a number to make the variable cancel, it can lead to extra work.