SOLUTION: Solve this pair of simultaneous equations by the substitution method: y - 3x + 1 = 0 3x + 2y = 16

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Question 1028371: Solve this pair of simultaneous equations by the substitution method:
y - 3x + 1 = 0
3x + 2y = 16
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Pick an equation. Solve for one variable in terms of the other variable.
Substitute this into the other equation. Solve for the single variable. Now use this result to find the value of the last unknown variable.