Solving systems of equations by elimination infinite algebra 1

What are the steps to solving a system of equations by elimination?

To Solve a System of Equations by Elimination.
Write both equations in standard form. ... .
Make the coefficients of one variable opposites. ... .
Add the equations resulting from Step 2 to eliminate one variable..
Solve for the remaining variable..
Substitute the solution from Step 4 into one of the original equations..

How do you do elimination step by step?

The Elimination Method.
Step 1: Multiply each equation by a suitable number so that the two equations have the same leading coefficient. ... .
Step 2: Subtract the second equation from the first..
Step 3: Solve this new equation for y..
Step 4: Substitute y = 2 into either Equation 1 or Equation 2 above and solve for x..

How do you solve a system using algebraic equations?

Step 1: Add the two equations. Step 2: Solve for x. Step 3: To find the y-value, substitute in 3 for x in one of the equations. Step 4: Solve for y.