Question

Use substitution to solve the system of linear equations.

y = 1/2x + 3
x - y = 5

Answer 1

y=-4 x=1

Explanation:

y = 1/2x + 3

x - y = 5

x-1/2x + 3=5

-3 -3

1/2x=2

1/2 1/2

x=1

1-y=5

-1 -1

-y=4

/-1 /-1

y=-4