SOLUTION: Explain how you would use the substitution method to solve the following system of equations. Provide the solution to the system. x + 6y = 1 2x + 5y = 9

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Question 630527: Explain how you would use the substitution method to solve the following system of equations. Provide the solution to the system.
x + 6y = 1
2x + 5y = 9

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiply the first by -2
-2x-6y=-1
2x+5y=9
now add them