How to solve a system of three equations using the elimination method

1. Write all the equations in standard form, leaving out decimals or fractions.

2. Select the variables to be eliminated; And then you take two of these equations, and you eliminate the variables.

3. Select a different set of two equations and eliminate the same variables as in step 2.

4. Solve two equations containing two variables from steps 2 and 3.

5. Substitute the answer to step 4 into any equation that contains the remaining variables.

6. Check the solution with three original equations.