Question

I need help solving a system of equations
Choose the correct graph of the given system of equations.

y − 2x = −1
x + 3y = 4
I'm not looking for the answer, I would like someone to push me in the right direction.
Thanks

Answer 1

I didn't post the options

Answer 2

first put each of the equations in y=mx+b form

Answer 3

would I add y to both sides to accomplish that?

Answer 4

wait

Answer 5

y would u wanna do that? just leave the y alone and move the -2x to the other side n u can do this by adding 2x on each side :)

Answer 6

Now I see

Answer 7

3y= -x + 4
divide both sides by 3
y= -x+ 1.3
is that right?

Answer 8

Remember that when you divide 3 to both sides, the whole equation is divided by 3, including x.

Answer 9

for the second equation:
y=-1/3x+4/3\[y=-\frac{ 1 }{ 3 } x + \frac{ 4 }{ 3 }\]

Answer 10

Do you understand that part?

Answer 11

Ehhhhhhh.... No

Answer 12

I swear this is only because it's math

Answer 13

No problem, I'll explain.
So your starting equation is:
\[x + 3y = 4\]

Answer 14

And you want it to look more normal, meaning you just want a y= bla bla bla

Answer 15

right

Answer 16

So to go about that, you will want y by itself. Right?

Answer 17

subtract x from both sides.

Answer 18

Good!