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MATH 1111 - College Algebra: 1.3 Systems of Linear Equations

1.3 Systems of Linear Equations

At the end of this section students will be able to:

  • Solve linear systems using either the substitution or the elimination method
  • Solve applications of linear systems

Required Reading

8.1 Systems of Linear Equations

Stitz-Zeager College Algebra - pages 549-551

Stitz-Zeager College Algebra - pages 560-561

Practice Exercises

Stitz-Zeager College Algebra - pages 562-563

Answers to practice exercises can be found on pages 564-565.

Supplemental Resources

Solving Systems (tutorial): West Texas A&M University Virtual Math Lab (College Algebra Tutorial 49)

Applications of Linear Systems (tutorial): West Texas A&M University Virtual Math Lab (College Algebra Tutorial 51)