Question

What are the correct order of steps to solve the following system by substitution. y= -3x

3x+y =4

Answer 1

no solutions!

Explanation:

1. Write out your equation

2. Substitute -3x for y it will look like: 3x (-3x) = 4

3. Combine like terms 3x-3x

4. 3x-3x is zero because they cancel each other out

5. 0=4 which is not true - Therefore, the equation is not true and has no solutions!