Question

Please help

Answer 1

If you were to use the substitution method to solve the following system, the expression equivalent to y from the second equation is substituted into the first equation.

Answer 2

2x – 7y = 4
3x + y = –17

Answer 3

Rearrange the second equation for y=....
then substitute that into the first and solve for x.
Then substitute your x into any of the equations for solve for the value of y.

Answer 4

so ill get 2x – 7(3x – 17) = 4??

Answer 5

Almost.
y=-3x-17
when you plug it in
2x-7(-3x-17)=4

Answer 6

shoot. alright, i appreciate it!

Answer 7

Post your x and y here if you need confirmation