1. 16x - 2y = 74
2. 2x-2y = 4
We have a "-2y" in both 1. and 2. so if we subtract 2. from 1. this will cancel out the "y's" and leave us with only one variable (x).
So, 1. minus 2. gives:
3. 14x = 70
x = 70/4
x = 5
Substituting x =5 back into 1. gives:
(16 * 5) - 2y = 74
Thus
80 - 2y = 74
2y = 80 - 74
2y = 6
y = 3
Now to be absolutely certain we have solved this correctly let's put our values for both x and y back into 2. to check that the values equate. Doing so gives us:
(2 * 5) - (2 * 3) = 4
10 - 6 = 4
That is correct so we know that the answer is:
x = 5 and y = 3.
2x+7y=29 x=37-8y
True. To solve a three variable system of equations you can use a combination of the elimination and substitution methods.
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Isolating a variable in one of the equations.
A system of equations is two or more equations that share at least one variable. Once you have determined your equations, solve for one of the variables and substitute in that solution to the other equation.
Use the substitution method to solve the system of equations. Enter your answer as an ordered pair.y = 2x + 5 x = 1
(2,3)
isolate
There is no simple answer. Sometimes, the nature of one of the equations lends itself to the substitution method but at other times, elimination is better. If they are non-linear equations, and there is an easy substitution then that is the best approach. With linear equations, using the inverse matrix is the fastest method.
how do you use the substitution method for this problem 2x-3y=-2 4x+y=24
Substitution is a way to solve without graphing, and sometimes there are equations that are impossible or very difficult to graph that are easier to just substitute. Mostly though, it is a way to solve if you have no calculator or cannot use one (for a test or worksheet).
2x+7y=29 x=37-8y
True. To solve a three variable system of equations you can use a combination of the elimination and substitution methods.
the answer
When talking about a "system of equations", you would normally expect to have two or more equations. It is quite common to have as many equations as you have variables, so in this case you should have two equations.
The first step is to show the equations which have not been shown.
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