SOLUTION: Use the method of substitution to solve the system of linear equations. 2x-y=6 7x-3y=23

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Question 611022: Use the method of substitution to solve the system of linear equations.
2x-y=6
7x-3y=23
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the method of substitution to solve the system of linear equations.
2x-y=6
7x-3y=23
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y = 2x-6
Substitute for "y" and solve for "x":
7x - 3(2x-6) = 23
7x -6x +18 = 23
x = 41
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Solve for "y":
y = 2x-6
y = 2*41-6
y = 82-6
y = 76
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Stan H.
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