Solving Equations and Systems · Algebraic Thinking

Algebraic Methods for Systems

Solving systems of equations using substitution and elimination methods to find exact values.

Key Questions

  1. 1When is substitution a more efficient strategy than elimination for solving a system?
  2. 2How can we transform a system of equations to make the elimination method easier to use?
  3. 3How do we interpret the results of an algebraic method when the system has no solution?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Algebra - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Solving Equations and Systems
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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