Question

Solve the system of equations by substitution. What is the solution for x?
2x + y = 1

4x + 2y = -2

Answer 1

first step: solve the first equation for y

y = -2x + 1

we can then substitute this into the second equation

Answer 2

4x + 2(-2x +1) = -2

now solve for x

let me know if you get stuck

Answer 3

I dont know much about algebra so im definetly stuck

Answer 4

are you familiar with the distributive property?

Answer 5

no

Answer 6

i really need help i dont know what im doing

Answer 7

i typed it into the calculator and it says no solution

Answer 8

breathe, I will help you
for the distributive property you multiply each term inside the parenthesis by what is outside.