SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations by substitution {{{system(2x+3y=13.50,3x+2y=16.50)}}}

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Question 284546: Solve the system of equations by substitution
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the system of equations by substitution



Solve the first equation for x




 Divide every term by 2



Substitute  for x in the second equation:





Distribute the 3 into the parentheses:



Combine like terms:



Add -20.25 to both sides:



Divide both sides by 



Substitute  for  in 







Solution: (x,y) = (4.5,1.5)

Edwin
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