Question

Solve the systems of equations by substitution.
2x+y=-2
3x-y=7

Answer 1

To solve the system of equations by substitution:

2x+y=-2

3x-y=7

first solve for y:

2x+y=-2

y=-2x-2

Then plug ^^ equation for y in the other equation

3x-(-2x-2)=7

5x+2=7

5x=5

x=1

Then solve for y:

2(1)+y=-2

y=-4

Final answer is x = 1 and y = -4

Hope it helps!