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Solve each system of equations by the substitution method
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.