8A.12.a

Solve a system of two equations in two variables by using linear combinations; contrast situations in which use of linear combinations is more efficient with those in which substitution is more efficient.

Example Problems
In 16 years, Ben will be 3 times as old as he is right now.
How old is he right now?
In 12 years, Nathan will be 4 times as old as he is right now.
How old is he right now?
In 12 years, Paige will be 5 times as old as she is right now.
How old is she right now?
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