Use the substitution method to solve the following system of equations.

3x – y = 2
6x – 2y = 4

Question

Use the substitution method to solve the following system of equations.

3x – y = 2
6x – 2y = 4

anonymous · Answer

This method requires that you rewrite one of the equations as y = ?? or x = ??.  from there you substitute that equation for the variable into the 2nd equation.

In this case , rewrite the first one and solve for Y.

Once I see that, I will further explain next steps

zpupster · Answer

y=3x-2
6x-2y =4
6x-2(3x-2) = 4
6x-6x +4 = 4
4=4
this is a true statement

anonymous · Answer

zpupster - that is not the directions.  

I think what you were trying to say is that there is no solution.  My question - is this consistent or inconsistent.

anonymous · Answer

Inconsistent?