SOLUTION: I need to use the method of substitution to solve these linear equations. 3x-y=3 7x-2y=11
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Question 644633
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I need to use the method of substitution to solve these linear equations.
3x-y=3
7x-2y=11
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jim_thompson5910(35256)
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Hint:
Solve the first equation for y
3x-y=3
-y=3-3x
y=-3+3x
y=3x-3
Now plug this into the second equation
7x-2y=11
7x-2(3x-3)=11
and solve for x. Then use this to find y.
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