Question

Solve, using the substitution method.

2x + 3y = 1
y = x – 8


(0, –8)
(2, –6)
(4, –4)
(5, –3)

Answer 1

put x - 8 in the first equation for y
\(2x + 3(x-8) = 1\)

now use distribution for \(3(x-8)\)

Answer 2

@MorganFelix ?

Answer 3

I got (5,-3), is that right?

Answer 4

yes you are correct