1.   What is the first step in solving the system of equations using the elimination method?


    A. Solve the first equation for x.
    B. Subtract the second equation from the first equation.
    C. Multiply the second equation by 2.
    D. Add the equations.
    Hint

  2.   Use the substitution method to solve m - n = 7 and 3m + 2n = 6.
    A. (-3, -10) B. (4, -3)
    C. D. (-5, 2)
    Hint

  3.   Solve the system of equations.


    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint

  4.   Which is true for the following system of equations?

3x - y = 1
x + 2y = 7.
    A. cannot be determined from information given B. y > x
    C. y = x D. y < x
    Hint

  5.   Solve the system of equations.

–2x + 3y = 7
4x – 6y = 8.

    A. no solution B. y = –22, x = 29.5
    C. y = –22, x = –36.5 D. y = –22, x = –31
    Hint



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