SOLUTION: Solve the following systems of equation by substitution: 1. y=3x 2x+y=15

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Question 695365: Solve the following systems of equation by substitution:
1. y=3x
2x+y=15

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Substitute for in the second equation because we know the two quantities are equal from the first equation.



Solve.





Now that you know , substitute back in to the first equation so you can calculate



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