SOLUTION: The solution to the system of equations: x + 3y = 12 4x - y = -17

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Question 147794: The solution to the system of equations:
x + 3y = 12
4x - y = -17

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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You didn't specify a method.
We'll use substitution.
Solve eq.1 for x in terms of y.
1.

Now substitute this into eq. 2 and solve for y.
2.





From eq. 1,




The solution is x=-3 and y=5, also shown graphically.

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