Match the key word with its definition.

Key Word
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1 Answer
Definition
The adding or subtracting of two equations to remove one of the variables. This is a step in solving a system of equations.
elimination
substitution

1 answer

The key word that matches the definition "The adding or subtracting of two equations to remove one of the variables. This is a step in solving a system of equations." is elimination.

So the correct match is:

  1. Answer: elimination
    Definition: The adding or subtracting of two equations to remove one of the variables. This is a step in solving a system of equations.