In solving systems of linear equation, we can do it by sustitution method Elimination or graphing. You are told to solve it by addition or Elimination Method. We are to eliminate one variable then solve for the other variable. say we have 3x - 7y = 13 and 6x + 5y = 7 Now, you choose which variable to eliminate.Choose x Since we have 3x and 6x by adding them we cant eliminate that variable. So we need to multiply a certain number to do that. -2(3x - 7y = 13) multiply -2 to the first equation (6x + 5y = 7) -6x + 14y = -26 Notice that if -6x + 6x = 0 6x + 5y = 7 x is eliminated y is left. _____________ + 19y = -19 Then solve for the other variable y. 19y = -19 Divide both sides by -19 y = -1 Then substitute the value of y which is -1 to any of the 2 equations 3x - 7y = 13, y = -1 3x - 7(-1) = 13 3x + 7 = 13 3x + 7 - 7 = 13 - 7 subtract 7 both sides 3x = 6 Divide both sides by 3 x = 2 So the solution is (2, -1) If you want to check if your answer is right, Substitute x = 2 and y = -1 to both equation. If both equation were true after substituting, then your answer is correct. You try checking ok. Happy calculating Rachel