Question

Solve the system algebraically.

4x - 5y = 3

x = 3 - y

What is the value of x?

Answer 1

Use substitution, put 3-y for x, 4(3-y) -5y = 3 to solve for y

Answer 2

then when you have y put it in x=3-y to get x

Answer 3

The problem is that I don't have a calculator. :/

Answer 4

what do you need a calc for you can do 4(3-y) -5y =3 without a calc