Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving - Review Exercises: Chapter 8 - Page 570: 2

Answer

Elimination

Work Step by Step

We see $-2x$ in the first equation and a $2x$ in the second equation. Since these can easily be eliminated by adding the two equations together, we know that the elimination method will be the most effective.
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