Question

Consider the following pair of equations: y = −2x + 8 y = x − 1 Explain how you will solve the pair of equations by substitution. Show all the steps and write the solution in (x, y) form.

Answer 1

Y = -2x +8
y = x-1

y=y

-2x+8 = x-1

-3x = -1 -8

-3x = -9

3x = 9

x = 3