Question

Solve the system by substitution.

Answer 1

1st, keep value of x in 1st equation

Explanation:

-6(-2y-1)+2y=48

12y+6+2y=48

14y=48-6

y=42/14

y=3

Now putting value of y in equation ii)

x= - 2y-1

x= - 2×3-1

x= - 6-1

x= - 7

Therefore, x= - 7

y=3