Question

Solve the system using the substitution method 2x-7y=13 3x+y=8

Answer 1

x=3 and y= -1

Explanation:

2x-7y=13

3x+y=8

Isolate y to get your third equation

y=8-3x

Sub third equation into first

2x-7(8-3x)=13

2x-56+21x= 13

23x= 13+56

x= 69/23

x=3

Sub x into third equation to get y value

y=8-3(3)

y= -1