Question 592567: solve using the substitution method. Answer in solution set.
2x+y=0
6x-3y=12 Found 2 solutions by stanbon, solver91311:Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! solve using the substitution method. Answer in solution set.
2x+y=0
6x-3y=12
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y = -2x
Substitute:
6x - 3(-2x) = 12
6x + 6x = 12
12x = 12
x = 1
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Solve for "y":
y = -2x
y = -2*1 = -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Solve the first equation for which is to say, add to both sides of the first equation.
Once you have an expression in that is equal to , substitute it into the second equation in place of the . Solve the resulting single variable equation for .
Once you have a value for , substitute that value in place of in either equation. Solve the resulting single variable equation in for .
Express your answer as an ordered pair of the form using the values determined in the steps above.
John
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