example 1 Solution by Elimination Chapter 7.1 Solve the system 2009 PBLPathways
Solve the system
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 1.If necessary, interchange two equations or use multiplication to make the coefficient of x in the first equation a 1. E1 E2
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 2.Add a multiple of the first equation to each of the following equations so that the coefficients of x in the second and third equations become R1 + R2 R2
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 2.Add a multiple of the first equation to each of the following equations so that the coefficients of x in the second and third equations become E1 + E2 E2
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 2.Add a multiple of the first equation to each of the following equations so that the coefficients of x in the second and third equations become E1 + E2 E2
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 2.Add a multiple of the first equation to each of the following equations so that the coefficients of x in the second and third equations become R1 + R3 R3
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 2.Add a multiple of the first equation to each of the following equations so that the coefficients of x in the second and third equations become E1 + E3 E3
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 2.Add a multiple of the first equation to each of the following equations so that the coefficients of x in the second and third equations become E1 + E3 E3
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 2.Add a multiple of the first equation to each of the following equations so that the coefficients of x in the second and third equations become E1 + E3 E3
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 3.Multiply (or divide) both sides of the second equation by a number that makes the coefficient of y in the second equation equal to R2 R2
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 3.Multiply (or divide) both sides of the second equation by a number that makes the coefficient of y in the second equation equal to E2 E2
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 3.Multiply (or divide) both sides of the second equation by a number that makes the coefficient of y in the second equation equal to E2 E2
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 4.Add a multiple of the (new) second equation to the (new) third equation so that the coefficient of y in the newest third equation becomes R2 + R3 R3
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 4.Add a multiple of the (new) second equation to the (new) third equation so that the coefficient of y in the newest third equation becomes E2 + E3 E3
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 4.Add a multiple of the (new) second equation to the (new) third equation so that the coefficient of y in the newest third equation becomes E2 + E3 E3
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 4.Add a multiple of the (new) second equation to the (new) third equation so that the coefficient of y in the newest third equation becomes E2 + E3 E3
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 5.Multiply (or divide) both sides of the third equation by a number that makes the coefficient of z in the third equation equal to 1. This gives the solution for z in the system of equations. E3 E3
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 5.Multiply (or divide) both sides of the third equation by a number that makes the coefficient of z in the third equation equal to 1. This gives the solution for z in the system of equations. E3 E3
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 6.Use the solution for z to solve for y in the second equation. Then substitute values for y and z to solve for x in the first equation.
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 6.Use the solution for z to solve for y in the second equation. Then substitute values for y and z to solve for x in the first equation.
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 6.Use the solution for z to solve for y in the second equation. Then substitute values for y and z to solve for x in the first equation.
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 6.Use the solution for z to solve for y in the second equation. Then substitute values for y and z to solve for x in the first equation.
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 6.Use the solution for z to solve for y in the second equation. Then substitute values for y and z to solve for x in the first equation.
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 6.Use the solution for z to solve for y in the second equation. Then substitute values for y and z to solve for x in the first equation.
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 6.Use the solution for z to solve for y in the second equation. Then substitute values for y and z to solve for x in the first equation.
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 6.Use the solution for z to solve for y in the second equation. Then substitute values for y and z to solve for x in the first equation.
2009 PBLPathways Solve the system 6.Use the solution for z to solve for y in the second equation. Then substitute values for y and z to solve for x in the first equation.
2009 PBLPathways Does the solution solve the system? Solve the system