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6-4 Solve systems of

equations by Elimination
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
 SOLVE SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS BY ELIMINATION
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
A – Arrange the Starter
equations and Identify
the variable to eliminate
Simplify each expression.
G – Eliminate a variable
using addition or
1. 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 3𝑥 − 2𝑦 2. −5𝑎 + 3 − 𝑏 + 5𝑎
Subtraction

S – Solve systems of
equations by elimination
using addition or
Subtraction
Challenge: Solve each equation.

3. 2𝑥 + 4 = −𝑥 + 7 4. 5 𝑥 + 4 − 5𝑥 = −2𝑥 + 4
FOCUS QUESTION
How does using the
elimination method
make solving everyday
problems with multiple
equations easier?
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 Lesson Hook
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
A – Arrange the In the UAE, the grand skylines and innovative architecture are a
equations and Identify testament to meticulous planning. Engineers and architects use
the variable to eliminate
systems of equations to balance various design constraints, costs, and
G – Eliminate a variable spatial requirements. Solving these equations helps them create the
using addition or
Subtraction iconic structures that define our cities.
S – Solve systems of ،‫في دولة اإلمارات العربية المتحدة‬
equations by elimination
‫يعتبر السماء الرائعة والهندسة‬
using addition or
Subtraction ‫المعمارية المبتكرة عالمة على‬
‫ يستخدم المهندسون‬.‫التخطيط الدقيق‬
‫والمهندسون المعماريون أنظمة‬
‫المعادالت لتحقيق توازن بين مختلف‬
FOCUS QUESTION
‫القيود التصميمية والتكاليف‬
How does using the
elimination method ‫ حالً لهذه‬.‫والمتطلبات المكانية‬
make solving everyday ‫المعادالت يساعدهم في إنشاء‬
problems with multiple .‫الهياكل الرمزية التي تحدد مدننا‬
equations easier?
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 Key Vocabulary
LEARNING OBJECTIVE

• Variable‫متغير‬: A symbol, usually a letter (e.g., x or y), used to

A – Arrange the
equations and Identify
the variable to eliminate represent an unknown quantity in an equation or expression.
G – Eliminate a variable • Equation ‫معادلة‬: A mathematical statement that shows two
using addition or
Subtraction expressions are equal (e.g., 2x + 3 = 7).
S – Solve systems of • Expression ‫ تعبير‬: A mathematical statement that contains numbers,
equations by elimination variables, and operations but is not necessarily equal to anything (e.g.,
using addition or
Subtraction 3x + 2).
• Coefficient ‫معامل‬: The numerical factor of a term in an algebraic
expression or equation (e.g., in 3x, 3 is the coefficient).
FOCUS QUESTION
How does using the • Constant ‫ ثابت‬: A number that does not change in an algebraic
elimination method expression or equation (e.g., in 5x + 2, 2 is a constant).
make solving everyday
problems with multiple
equations easier?
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 I Do
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
A – Arrange the Learn
equations and Identify
the variable to eliminate
Solve Systems by Elimination: Addition
G – Eliminate a variable Solve the systems 𝟑𝐲 + 𝒙 = −𝟑 and 𝟒𝒙 − 𝟑𝒚 = 𝟏𝟖 by
using addition or
Subtraction using elimination:
S – Solve systems of
equations by elimination
Step 1: Arrange the equations so that the same
using addition or coefficients are underneath each other and decide
Subtraction
which variable to eliminate.

FOCUS QUESTION 3𝑦 + 𝑥 = −3 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = −3
How does using the
elimination method
make solving everyday 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 18 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 18
problems with multiple
equations easier?
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 We do – Think pair share
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
A – Arrange the Arrange the system of equations and decide which variable
equations and Identify to eliminate.
the variable to eliminate

G – Eliminate a variable
using addition or 𝟗𝒙 + 𝒚 =16
Subtraction

S – Solve systems of
𝟑𝒚 − 𝟗𝒙 = 𝟐𝟏
equations by elimination
using addition or
Subtraction

Think About It!

Which terms, if any, have opposite
FOCUS QUESTION
How does using the
coefficients? How can this help you
elimination method decide how to eliminate one of the
make solving everyday
problems with multiple
variables?
equations easier?
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 You Do
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
A – Arrange the Arrange the system of equations and decide which variable
equations and Identify
the variable to eliminate to eliminate.
G – Eliminate a variable
using addition or
Subtraction
𝟑𝒚 + 𝟓𝒙 = 𝟑 I need help!

S – Solve systems of
𝟒𝒙 − 𝟑𝒚 = 𝟐𝟏
equations by elimination
using addition or It’s okay!
Subtraction

Think About It!

Which terms, if any, have opposite
FOCUS QUESTION coefficients? How can this help you Perfect!
How does using the
elimination method decide how to eliminate one of the
make solving everyday variables?
problems with multiple
equations easier?
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 I Do
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
A – Arrange the
Learn
equations and Identify Solve Systems by Elimination: Subtraction
the variable to eliminate

G – Eliminate a variable When the coefficients of a variable are the same, subtracting the
using addition or
Subtraction equations will eliminate the variable. When subtracting integers,
you add the opposite. The same process is used when
S – Solve systems of
equations by elimination subtracting one equation from another.
using addition or
Subtraction

FOCUS QUESTION
How does using the
elimination method
make solving everyday
problems with multiple
equations easier?
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 I Do
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
A – Arrange the
Learn
equations and Identify Solve Systems by Elimination: Subtraction
the variable to eliminate
Step 1 Subtract the equations.
G – Eliminate a variable
using addition or Subtraction is the opposite of addition, so add the opposite of −2𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 6.
Subtraction
4𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 18 → 4𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 18
S – Solve systems of
equations by elimination −(−2𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 6) → + 2𝑥 − 5𝑦 = −6
using addition or
Subtraction 6𝑥 + 0 = 12
Step 2 Solve for one of the variables using the resulting equation.
FOCUS QUESTION 6𝑥 = 12,m Write the equation.
How does using the
elimination method 6𝑥 6𝑥
make solving everyday
= Divide each side by 6.
6 6
problems with multiple
equations easier? 𝑥=2 Simplify.
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 I Do
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
A – Arrange the
equations and Identify
Step 3 Substitute the value of the variable into one of the original
the variable to eliminate equations and solve.
G – Eliminate a variable −2𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 6 Write the equation.
using addition or
Subtraction −2 2 + 5𝑦 = 6 Replace 𝑥 with 2.
S – Solve systems of −4 + 5𝑦 = 6 Simplify.
equations by elimination
using addition or +4 = +4 Add 4 to each side.
Subtraction
5𝑦 10 Divide each side by 5.
=
5 5
FOCUS QUESTION 𝑦=2 Simplify.
How does using the
elimination method
make solving everyday Step 4 Write the 𝑥- and 𝑦-values as an ordered pair.
problems with multiple
equations easier? The solution of the system of equations is (2, 2).
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 We Do – Think Pair Share
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
A – Arrange the
Learn
equations and Identify Solve Systems by Elimination: Subtraction
the variable to eliminate

G – Eliminate a variable
Subtract the system of equations.
using addition or
Subtraction
4𝒙 − 𝟓𝒚 = 𝟏𝟎 4𝒙 − 𝟓𝒚 = 𝟏𝟎
S – Solve systems of
equations by elimination
using addition or
𝟒𝒙 − 𝟔𝒚 = 𝟗 + − 𝟒𝒙 + 𝟔𝒚 = −𝟗
Subtraction

Think About It!

FOCUS QUESTION If you add the two equations, will
How does using the
elimination method
any variables be eliminated?
make solving everyday Explain.
problems with multiple
equations easier?
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 You Do
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
A – Arrange the
Learn
equations and Identify Solve Systems by Elimination: Subtraction
the variable to eliminate

G – Eliminate a variable Solve the system of equations by elimination

using addition or
Subtraction
𝟖𝒙 + 𝟐𝒚 = 𝟏𝟐
S – Solve systems of
equations by elimination
I need help!
using addition or 𝟖𝒙 + 𝟒𝒚 = 𝟏𝟔
Subtraction

Think About It! It’s okay!

If you add the two equations, will
FOCUS QUESTION
any variables be eliminated?
How does using the
elimination method Explain.
make solving everyday Perfect!
problems with multiple
equations easier?
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 Accommodated task
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
A – Arrange the
equations and Identify
Simplify each of the following:
the variable to eliminate

G – Eliminate a variable a. 12x+13x=_______ g. 12a÷2=_______

using addition or
Subtraction
b. 14y+12y=_______ h. 16b÷4=_______
S – Solve systems of
equations by elimination
using addition or c. 25a−12a=_______
Subtraction I. 6x+7 when x=3
d. 17b−13b=_______
j. 7y−5 when y=2
FOCUS QUESTION
How does using the e. 13 × x=_______
elimination method
make solving everyday
problems with multiple
equations easier?
f. 22 × y=_______
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 You Do (Differentiated Tasks) Extension textbook pg 361
LEARNING OBJECTIVE Choose a variable to eliminate in the system of equations using
A – Arrange the
equations and Identify
addition or subtraction: (Remember to arrange if need be)
the variable to
eliminate 1) 5𝒙 − 𝒚 = 𝟖 2) 6𝒚 + 𝒙 = 𝟐𝟏
𝒙+𝒚=𝟒 𝒙 + 𝟑𝒚 = 𝟏𝟐
G – Eliminate a variable
using addition or
Subtraction
Solve each system of equations using elimination:
S – Solve systems of
equations by 3) 2𝒙 + 𝟑𝒚 = 𝟐𝟒 4) 4𝐲 + 𝟐𝒙 = 𝟏𝟖
elimination using −𝒙 + 𝟑𝒚 = 𝟏𝟓 𝟐𝒙 − 𝟒𝒚 = −𝟔
addition or Subtraction

5) In an Emirati-themed educational park in the UAE, there

are 10 majlis tents and 14 falconry displays with a total of
FOCUS QUESTION
How does using the
480 students. Additionally, there are 10 majlis tents and 2
elimination method falconry displays with 120 students.
make solving everyday Question: How many students can a majlis tent hold, and
problems with multiple
equations easier?
how many students can a falconry display accommodate in
this UAE educational park? 14
 You Do (Differentiated Tasks) Extension textbook pg 361
LEARNING OBJECTIVE Choose a variable to eliminate in the system of equations using
A – Arrange the
equations and Identify
addition or subtraction: (Remember to arrange if need be)
the variable to
eliminate 1) 5𝒙 − 𝒚 = 𝟖 2) 6𝒚 + 𝒙 = 𝟐𝟏
𝒙+𝒚=𝟒 𝒙 + 𝟑𝒚 = 𝟏𝟐
G – Eliminate a variable
using addition or Eliminate y using addition Eliminate x using Subtraction
Subtraction
Solve each system of equations using elimination:
S – Solve systems of
equations by 3) 2𝒙 + 𝟑𝒚 = 𝟐𝟒 4) 4𝐲 + 𝟐𝒙 = 𝟏𝟖
elimination using −𝒙 + 𝟑𝒚 = 𝟏𝟓 𝟐𝒙 − 𝟒𝒚 = −𝟔
addition or Subtraction

5) In an Emirati-themed educational park in the UAE, there

are 10 majlis tents and 14 falconry displays with a total of
FOCUS QUESTION
How does using the
480 students. Additionally, there are 10 majlis tents and 2
elimination method falconry displays with 120 students.
make solving everyday Question: How many students can a majlis tent hold, and
problems with multiple
equations easier?
how many students can a falconry display accommodate in
this UAE educational park? 15
 Exit Ticket
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
A – Arrange the In the system below, 𝑥 represents the
equations and Identify
the variable to eliminate cost in dollars of a comic book, and 𝑦
represents the cost in dollars of a poster
G – Eliminate a variable
using addition or at Comic Con Abu Dhabi.
Subtraction

S – Solve systems of 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 15.96

equations by elimination 5𝑥 + 𝑦 = 21.94
using addition or
Subtraction
Use elimination to find the cost for each
comic book and the cost for each poster.

FOCUS QUESTION
How does using the
elimination method
make solving everyday Write the objective that you have reached
problems with multiple
equations easier? today.
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