Solve the system of equations by the substitution method. 2x - y = 20 6x + 5y = 44

Jstngoulet asked Jul 5, 2023

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Solve the system of equations by the substitution method.
2x - y = 20
6x + 5y = 44

Jstngoulet asked Jul 5, 2023

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x=9 y=2

isolate x for x=20+y/2
6•20+y/2 + 5y=44
simplify
8y+60=44 then isolate y for 8y+60=44
20+y/2 y=-2 so sub y for -2
x=20-2/2=9
x=9 , y=-2

Jbabey answered Jul 9, 2023

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