Solve a system by adding or subtracting the equations

Answer Key - Grade 8 Math Worksheet

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1. 1.

   Jun adds 2x + 3y = 15 and -3x - 3y = -21, since the y terms are opposites. What is the solution (x, y)?

   (6, 1)
2. 2.

   Ari subtracts the second equation from the first to solve 6x + 2y = 20 and 2x + 2y = 16. What is the solution (x, y)?

   (1, 7)
3. 3.

   Milo takes 3x + y = -7 away from -4x + y = 14, both sides. What is the solution (x, y)?

   (-3, 2)
4. 4.

   Noah wants y to cancel in 3x + 2y = 13 and 5x - 2y = 11. Which step makes the y terms cancel?

   • Multiply only the first equation by 2.
   • Add the two equations.
   • Subtract the second equation from the first.
5. 5.

   Esme plans the first move for 4x - 2y = 6 and x - 2y = -3. Which step makes the y terms cancel?

   • Multiply only the first equation by 2.
   • Add the two equations.
   • Subtract the second equation from the first.
6. 6.

   Bo tries elimination on 4x - y = 3 and -4x + y = 5. How many solutions does the system have?

   • no solution
   • exactly one solution
   • infinitely many solutions
7. 7.

   Pia gets 2x + 3y = 7 and 2x + 3y = 1 as a bonus question (the prize is a high five). How many solutions does the system have?

   • exactly one solution
   • no solution
   • infinitely many solutions
8. 8.

   Jun tries elimination on 2x + 5y = 7 and -2x - 5y = -7. How many solutions does the system have?

   • no solution
   • infinitely many solutions
   • exactly one solution
9. 9.

   Ari tries elimination on 2x + 3y = 8 and 2x - 3y = 8. How many solutions does the system have?

   • exactly one solution
   • no solution
   • infinitely many solutions
10. 10.

    Kira gets 4x + 5y = -12 and -4x + 5y = 12 as a bonus question (the prize is a high five). How many solutions does the system have?

    • infinitely many solutions
    • no solution
    • exactly one solution