Question

Use the substitution method to solve the system of equations. Enter your answer as an ordered pair.

y = 2x + 1 y = 6x – 1

Answer 1

x=-½ y=0

Explanation:

y=2x+1

y=6x-1. this means that

2x-1=6x+1

2x-6x=1+1.

-4x=2. divide both sides by -4

x=-½

thus y=2x-1

y=1-1

y=0