SOLUTION: Solve the following system by solving one of the equations for x or y and then using the substitution method.
x-5y=-12
x-3y=0
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Question 614023: Solve the following system by solving one of the equations for x or y and then using the substitution method.
x-5y=-12
x-3y=0
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the following system by solving one of the equations for x or y and then using the substitution method.
x-5y=-12
x-3y=0
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x-5y=-12
x = 3y
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
3y - 5y = -12
-2y = -12
y = 6
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Solve for "x":
x = 3y
x = 3*6
x = 18
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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