Question

What is the first step in solving the following systrm of equations?

3x + y = 23 and 8x + 2y = 23
A. Substitute the value of y from one equation into the other equation
B. Solve the first equation for y
C. Subtract the second equation from the first equation
D. Substitute the value of x from one equation into the other equation ​

Answer 1

Hello!

{3x + y = 23 _ {y = 23 - 3x

{8x + 2y = 23 {8x + 2(23 - 3x)

The answer is A.

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