ivan37 ivan37
  • 02-06-2017
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What is the solution to the system of equations x-y=-1 and x-3y = 13

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Osiris7 Osiris7
  • 02-06-2017
Using process of substitution. 

x-y+y=-1+y

x=-1+y

Now substitute into x-3y=13

-1+y-3y=13
-1+1-2y=13+1
-2y=14

y=-7

Therefore, x= -8
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