Question

Part 1: Decide whether you would use the graphing, substitution, or elimination method to solve the following system of equations. Explain, in complete sentences, why you chose that method.
Part 2: Solve the following system of equations and show all of your work.

5x + 3y = 8
y = -2x + 1

Answer 1

substitution, because you already have y=, which allows you to directly plug it into the other equation

Answer 2

\[5x+3(-2x+1)=8\]

Answer 3

is that part 2?

Answer 4

yep- just solve it

Answer 5

uhm x = 5?

Answer 6

x= -5 check your math

Answer 7

ohhh.... lol my bad... i didnt put the -
lol i had -5 i just forgot to put the -

Answer 8

k great :)