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16 October, 09:08

Use substitution to solve each system.

-3y = - 2x - 1

y = x - 1

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  1. 16 October, 09:24
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    -3y = - 2x - 1

    y = x - 1

    Substitute the y in the first problem for it's equivalent (the second problem):

    -3 (x - 1) = - 2x - 1

    Distribute

    -3x + 3 = - 2x - 1

    Add 2x to both sides

    -1 x + 3 = - 1

    Subtract 3 from both sides

    -1x = - 4

    x = 4

    Now put that back into one of the original equations:

    y = x - 1

    y = 4 - 1

    y = 3

    So, x is 4 and y is 3.
  2. 16 October, 09:38
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    -3y = - 2x - 1

    -3 (x - 1) = - 2x - 1

    -3x + 3 = - 2x - 1

    -x + 3 = - 1

    -x = - 4

    x = 4

    y = x - 1

    y = (4) - 1

    y = 3

    (4,3) is your solution
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