SOLUTION: I need to use the substitution method, here is the problem: x=3y-1 x+2y=9

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Question 397558: I need to use the substitution method, here is the problem:
x=3y-1
x+2y=9
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, solver91311:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=3y-1
x+2y=9
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Sub for x in the 2nd eqn
(3y-1) + 2y = 9
Can you go from there?



Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Substitution, just like it says:



In place of the x, substitute 3y - 1:



Just solve for y. Once you know the value of y, you can substitute that value back into either original equation.

John

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