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Year 10 maths · B.2 · Systems of Equations

Solve systems by substitution

Put the expression for y into the other equation.

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  1. Solve the system: y = −x + 7 and 3x + 4y = 26

    Answer: x: 2; y: 5

  2. Solve the system: y = x − 6 and 5x − 4y = 28

    Answer: x: 4; y: -2

  3. Solve the system: y = 3x − 6 and −x − 3y = −12

    Answer: x: 3; y: 3

Tip: Put the expression for y into the other equation.

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