y = −2x + 8
y = x − 1

Explain how you will solve the pair of equations by substitution. Show all the steps and write the solution in (x, y) form.

Question

y = −2x + 8 
y = x − 1 

Explain how you will solve the pair of equations by substitution. Show all the steps and write the solution in (x, y) form.

anonymous · Answer

@skatergirl147

mathmale · Answer

Think:  How could you eliminate the variable 'y' ?

anonymous · Answer

i have been at this for like 20 minutes and cant find it i got the wording i can use i just need to know the value of x and y

anonymous · Answer

@exslayer74

anonymous · Answer

@uri

anonymous · Answer

x - 1 = 2x - 8

can you solve it now?

anonymous · Answer

baljeet i just need to know the value of x and y...gimme a sec

anonymous · Answer

Yes you need the answer only, but this site is to help you in how to approach it.

mathmale · Answer

@srgnth0$$:  If you want answers without learning how to solve your own problems, this is the wrong place.  Please stop asking for answers.  Instead, please share YOUR own work.  That way someone could give you feedback.

anonymous · Answer

i got it it is (7,6)

anonymous · Answer

i got it bro chill

mathmale · Answer

How would you go about checking your answer yourself?

anonymous · Answer

nice good :)

anonymous · Answer

I just said i got it bro he helped me with simplifying i got the answer my self jeez chill out