Question

What is the x-value of the solution of the system of

equations given below
y= 5x + 9
y=-x + 3

Answer 1

x = -1, y = -4

Explanation:

Let's solve our system of equations by substitution.

y = 5x + 9y = −x + 3

Step: Solve = 5x + 9 for y:

y = 5x + 9

Step: Substitute 5x + 9 for y in y = −x + 3:

y = −x + 3

5x + 9 = −x + 3

5x + 9 + x = −x + 3 + x (Add x to both sides)

6x + 9 = 3

6x + 9 + −9 = 3 + −9 (Add -9 to both sides)

6x = −6

6x/ 6 = −6/6(Divide both sides by 6)

x = −1

Step: Substitute −1 for x in y = 5x + 9:

y = 5x + 9

y = (5)(−1) + 9

y = 4(Simplify both sides of the equation)

So our answers are y = -4 and x = -1.