Question

Solve the following system using substitution.
x+3y=8
2x-y=2

Answer 1

Rearrange one of them to solve for one of the variables (x or y)

Answer 2

Then, sub in the rearranged equation into the unmodified question.

Answer 3

From there, solve for the unknown variable.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

x = 8-3y so;
2(8-3y) - y = 2 -----> 16-7y = 2
so , y = 2
x = 2

Answer 6

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