Question

Your favorite math magazine has recently published an article on their website about whether solving systems of non-linear equations is easier by graphing or algebraically.

You decide to write an email to the editor of the math magazine defending your opinion.

Your email must be two to four paragraphs in length.
You must express your opinion on which method is easiest.
Provide at least three pieces of supporting evidence.
Provide an additional graph of a system of non-linear equations that supports your viewpoint.

Answer 1

@Hero

Answer 2

If it were a matter of time, then solving by graphing would definitely be easier. Both methods are easy. Really though, it depends on your level of familiarity with either algebra or calculators. Some students are forced to learn algebraic methods only while being forbidden to use calculators. Some students have difficulty with graphing calculators because they've never owned one or were ever taught how to use them. Those are the kinds of students who might prefer algebraic methods. Me personally, I like algebraic methods, but graphing has always been the easiest method of finding solutions to systems of equations.

Answer 3

The supporting evidence should come from your own experience. You should try solving systems of non-linear equations on your own. Try solving algebraically and by graphing and write down your experience with it, then from that explain which method you find easier.

Answer 4

@Hero thank you !!!!!!!!

Answer 5

Actually, the supporting evidence could come from yourself and two other friends perhaps.