document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=179094>Question 179094</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Can the system 4x+8y=1 and 6x-3y=3 be solved more easilyby using the substitution method or addition method? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( " be solved more easilyby using the substitution method or addition method?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I think substitution, but it's a close call.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Also, \"more easily\" is not a well defined term.  What's easier for some is harder for others.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "I pick substitution because 6x-3y=3 --> 2x - y = 1, then y = 2x-1.  Then you can sub for y.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "But, it's a stupid question, imo.  Math classes should do math, not opinion polls. </SPAN>\n" );
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