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1 Honors Algebra II 3.5 Solving Systems with Three Variables.

2 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time.

3 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3

4 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 and #2 have the opposite coefficients for y, so that term can be easily eliminated.

5 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 and #2 have the opposite coefficients for y, so that term can be easily eliminated. ZAP THE y-TERMS!!!

6 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 and #2 have the opposite coefficients for y, so that term can be easily eliminated. ZAP THE y-TERMS!!! Equation #1 + Equation #2

7 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 and #2 have the opposite coefficients for y, so that term can be easily eliminated. ZAP THE y-TERMS!!! Equation #1 + Equation #2

8 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #2 and #3 have the opposite coefficients for y, so that term can be easily eliminated. Equation #1 + Equation #2 Equation #2 + Equation #3

9 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #2 and #3 have the opposite coefficients for y, so that term can be easily eliminated. ZAP THE y-TERMS!!! Equation #1 + Equation #2 Equation #2 + Equation #3

10 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #2 and #3 have the opposite coefficients for y, so that term can be easily eliminated. Equation #1 + Equation #2 Equation #2 + Equation #3

11 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #2 and #3 have the opposite coefficients for y, so that term can be easily eliminated. Equation #1 + Equation #2 Equation #2 + Equation #3

12 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #2 and #3 have the opposite coefficients for y, so that term can be easily eliminated. Equation #1 + Equation #2 Equation #2 + Equation #3 Now we have two equations with two variables… just like we’ve been doing!

13 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 + #2 Equation #2 + #3

14 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 + #2 Equation #2 + #3 The z-values are opposites, so add straight down to eliminate the z-terms. ZAP THE z-TERMS!!!

15 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 + #2 Equation #2 + #3 The z-values are opposites, so add straight down to eliminate the z-terms. ZAP THE z-TERMS!!!

16 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 + #2 Equation #2 + #3 The z-values are opposites, so add straight down to eliminate the z-terms. ZAP THE z-TERMS!!!

17 We now have one of the three values. Just two more to go!!!
Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 + #2 Equation #2 + #3 The z-values are opposites, so add straight down to eliminate the z-terms. ZAP THE z-TERMS!!! We now have one of the three values. Just two more to go!!!

18 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 + #2 Equation #2 + #3

19 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 + #2 Equation #2 + #3 Plug the value for x back into one of the equations and solve for z.

20 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 + #2 Equation #2 + #3 Plug the value for x back into one of the equations and solve for z.

21 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 + #2 Equation #2 + #3 Plug the value for x back into one of the equations and solve for z.

22 We now have TWO of the three values. Just ONE more to go!!!
Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 + #2 Equation #2 + #3 Plug the value for x back into one of the equations and solve for z. We now have TWO of the three values. Just ONE more to go!!!

23 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Plug both values back into one of the original equations and solve for the final value, y.

24 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Plug both values back into one of the original equations and solve for the final value, y.

25 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Plug both values back into one of the original equations and solve for the final value, y.

26 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Plug both values back into one of the original equations and solve for the final value, y.

27 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Plug both values back into one of the original equations and solve for the final value, y.

28 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Plug both values back into one of the original equations and solve for the final value, y.

29 We’ve found all three values!!!
Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 WOO HOO!!! We’re done! We’ve found all three values!!! Our answer is (5, 1, -2)

30 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time.

31 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3

32 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. ZAP THE y-TERMS!!! Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3

33 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. ZAP THE y-TERMS!!! Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 +Equation #2

34 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. ZAP THE y-TERMS!!! Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 +Equation #2

35 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. ZAP THE y-TERMS!!! Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 +Equation #2 Equation #1 +Equation #3

36 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. ZAP THE y-TERMS!!! Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 +Equation #2 Equation #1 +Equation #3

37 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. ZAP THE y-TERMS!!! Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 +Equation #2 Equation #1 +Equation #3

38 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 + #2 Equation #1 + #3

39 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 ZAP THE z-TERMS!!! Equation #1 + #2 Equation #1 + #3

40 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 ZAP THE z-TERMS!!! Equation #1 + #2 Equation #1 + #3

41 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 + #2 Equation #1 + #3 One down, two to go! We have our first value, x = 1.

42 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 + #2 Equation #1 + #3

43 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 + #2 Equation #1 + #3

44 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Equation #1 + #2 Equation #1 + #3

45 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Two down! We’re almost there!

46 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3

47 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3

48 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3

49 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. Equation #1 Equation #2 Equation #3 Woo Hoo! We’re Done! (1, 2, -1)

50 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time.

51 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. The solution is (-2, 6, -3)

52 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time.

53 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Elimination: Example 1: Solve the system by elimination. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Eliminate one of the variables at a time. The solution is (2, -1, 1)

54 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Substitution: GOAL: Substitute for one of the variables to create a system with 2 variables!!!

55 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Substitution: Example 3: Solve the system by substitution. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Substitute for one of the variables to create a system with 2 variables!!! The solution is (2, 1, -4)

56 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Substitution: Example 3: Solve the system by substitution. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Substitute for one of the variables to create a system with 2 variables!!!

57 Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables by Substitution: Example 3: Solve the system by substitution. (Number the equations to make it easier!) GOAL: Substitute for one of the variables to create a system with 2 variables!!! The solution is (4, 1, 5)


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