Elimination method
JamWise Education TeamยทUpdated March 2026
Definition
A way to solve a system of equations by adding or subtracting the equations to eliminate one variable.
Learning context
In 8th grade math, students encounter "elimination method" as part of building numerical and spatial reasoning skills. At the middle school level, learners develop the ability to connect abstract mathematical concepts to concrete, everyday situations. Understanding this term helps students communicate their mathematical thinking with precision and builds a foundation for more advanced problem-solving in later grades.
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Related vocabulary
Elimination
A method for solving a system of equations by adding or subtracting the equations to eliminate one variable.
Substitution method
A way to solve a system of equations by solving one equation for a variable and plugging it into the other equation.
Substitution
A method for solving a system of equations by replacing a variable in one equation with an expression from the other equation.
System of equations
Two or more equations that are solved together. The solution is the point (or points) that makes all equations true at the same time.
Solution of a system
An ordered pair that satisfies every equation in the system. Graphically, it is the point where the lines intersect.
Two-way table
A table that shows data categorized by two different variables, with rows for one and columns for the other.
Equation
A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal, connected by an equals sign. For example, 2x - 5 = 11.
Linear equation
An equation whose graph is a straight line. It can be written in the form y = mx + b, where m and b are constants.