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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve the system of linear equations below. Enter your solution as an ordered pair (x,y). Do not include spaces in your answer. 4x+y=19 y=3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What would be your first step?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

put 3 in for y then subtract 3 from 19?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sounds good. So when you do that you end up with: 4x = 16 right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So x=?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

divide :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4 right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So you're done: solution is (4,3).

OpenStudy (anonymous):

:) thanks!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You're welcome.

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