Vocabulary

Term Definition
elimination The elimination method for solving a system of two equations involves combining the two equations in order to produce one equation in one variable.
linear equation A linear equation is an equation between two variables that produces a straight line when graphed.
Linear System of Equation(s) A linear system of equations is a set of equations that must be solved together to find the one solution that fits them both.
system of equations A system of equations is a set of two or more equations.
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