Linear Systems of Equations: Substitution or Elimination?

To choose the method that will result in the simplest solution

To select the method that will eliminate the need for fractions

To find the easiest method to solve the system (correct)

To determine which variable to isolate first

When the system contains only two variables

When one of the equations is already solved for one variable (correct)

When the system has a unique solution

When the system contains only linear equations

Dividing the equations to eliminate one variable

Subtracting the equations to eliminate one equation

Adding or subtracting the equations to eliminate one variable (correct)

Multiplying the equations to make the coefficients of one variable opposites

<p>To eliminate one variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A unique solution</p> Signup and view all the answers