Question

If you were to solve the following system by substitution, what would be the best variable to solve for and from what equation? 2x+8y=12
3x-8y=11



A. y, in the second equation

B. x, in the second equation

C. x, in the first equation

D. y, in the first equation

Answer 1

Honestly this problem you can use both x and y but x tends to be the easier one to use and i would use the first equation because it is easier to solve because all the numbers are even.<span />