WILL FAN AND MEDAL Consider the following pair of equations:
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. (5 points)

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WILL FAN AND MEDAL Consider the following pair of equations:
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. (5 points)

jingle535 · Answer

The y's equal each other so the equations equal eachother
-2x+8=x-1

Addition Property
-2x+9=x

Addition Property
9=3x

Division Property
3=x
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3=x, substituting the 3 in for the x in the equation
y=3-1
y=2

jingle535 · Answer

Sorry I must go now good luck :)

cryleeb · Answer

thankyou!