Question

Solve this system of equations by using substitution 3x + 5y = 23 y= x + 3

Answer 1

Answer:

x=1

y=4

(1,4)

Step-by-step explanation:

TO SOLVE FOR X:

1. Substitute y=x+3 into the equation. This should look like this:

3x+5(x+3)=23

2. Use the distributive property.

3x+5x+15=23

3. Simplify:

8x+15=23

4. Subtract 15 from both sides. It should now lool like this:

8x=8

5. Divide both sides by 8.

x=1

TO SOLVE FOR Y:

1. Take x and substitute into original statement:

3(1)+5y=23

2. Simplify:

3+5y=23

3. Subtract 3 from both sides:

5y=20

4: Simplify:

y=4

CHECK ANSWER:

y=x+3

1. Substitute your answers

4=1+3

2. Simplify

4=4

3. Check for Truth. Is 4=4?

Yes. So your final answer is:

x=1

y=4

(1,4)