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The process of elimination really works! Use elimination when substitution isn't doing the job. The 29th segment in a series of 33 introduces the elimination method to solving linear systems. Pupils work several exercises to grasp the nuance in finding the correct combinations that eliminate the variable.
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Instructional Ideas
- Lead a discussion on how to determine which variable to eliminate
- Use graphing software to verify solutions
Classroom Considerations
- Requires graph paper
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- Highlights the section where the CCSS Mathematical Practices is used within the lesson plan
- Answer key shows the steps used to calculate the solution
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