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mjg12276
Mar 25, 2008, 11:10 AM
solve each system of equations by the substitution method:

8x+3y=-14
-x+2y=-3

galactus
Mar 26, 2008, 09:26 AM
Solve the bottom equation for x and sub into the top one.

-x+2y=-3

x=3+2y

Sub into the top one:

8(3+2y)+3y=-14

Now, continue. Solve for y and x will follow.