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3x + 2y =-6
x = y+3
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Since x = (y+3), why not substitute (y+3) for x in the 1st equation so you have:
3(y+3) + 2y = -6
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Multiply what's inside the brackets by 3
3y + 9 + 2y = -6
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Subtract 9 from both sides, add the y's
3y + 2y = -6 - 9
5y = -15
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Divide both sides by 5
y =
y = -3
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Remember that x = y + 3; substitute -3 for y
x = (-3) + 3
x = 0
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Check the solution by substituting for x and y in the 1st equation
3x + 2y =-6
3(0) + 2(-3) = -6
-6 = -6; confirms the solutions
