This math topic focuses on solving systems of linear equations through simple addition and subtraction techniques. The problems require students to find the value of a variable by performing the elimination method, utilizing addition or subtraction of multiples from one equation to another. Each question presents a pair of linear equations with multiple-choice answers for the solution of the variable. It serves as an introduction to handling algebraic systems of equations at a basic level.

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Linear Equation Systems - Simple Addition


Solve for the variable by adding or subtracting multiples of the second equation to the first

4r+8y=883r8y=60r=?4r + 8y = 88\\3r - 8y = -60\\r = ?

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