Question

1. Solve the system using substitution (+20 pts)

y = 2x – 2
y = –3x + 13

Answer 1

Explanation:

`y=2x-2\\y=-3x+13`

`2x-2=-3x+13`

`5x-2=13`

`5x=15`

x = 3

Now that we know x equals 3, we can plug it into one of the equations.

`y=2(3)-2`

`y=6-2`

y = 4