Solve the system in Example 2 again, this time using the addition method from Section 7-2. Then compare the steps in each method. How do they compare? Which method do you think is easier?
EXAMPLE 2 Solving a System of Two Equations Using Gaussian Elimination
Solve the following system using Gaussian elimination:
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