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What is the first step for solving this system of equations using the SUBSTITUTION method?
x - 2y = 8
x = 5 - y

Respuesta :

Answer:

[tex]{x,y}={6,-1}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Solve by Substitution :

// Solve equation [2] for the variable  y

[2]    y = -x + 5

// Plug this in for variable  y  in equation [1]

  [1]    x - 2•(-x +5) = 8

  [1]    3x = 18

// Solve equation [1] for the variable  x

[1]    3x = 18

[1]    x = 6

// By now we know this much :

   x = 6

   y = -x+5

// Use the  x  value to solve for  y

  y = -(6)+5 = -1

Solution :

[tex]{x,y} = {6,-1}[/tex]