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Solve the following system of equations with the substitution method:

y=10/3x-121
y=5/4x-46

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Answer:

x = 36

y = -1

Explanation:

The substitution method is when the value of one variable from one equation is substituted in the other equation.

y = 10/3x - 121

y = 5/4x - 46

In this case you substitute one of the equations for y.

5/4x - 46 = 10/3x - 121

Lets set the coefficient being multiplied by x to a number with a common demoninator.

15/12x - 46 = 40/12x - 121

Next isolate x and combine like terms.

15/12x - 46 = 40/12x - 121

-15/12x -15/12x

-46 = 25/12x - 121

+121 +121

75 = 25/12x

*12/25 12/25

36 = x

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Now lets plug x in to solve for y

(you pick either equation to do this)

y = 5/4(36) - 46

y= 45 - 46

y = -1

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