Q. Solve the system by substitution.3x−8yx=9=3y+6(□,□)
Identify Equation for Substitution: Identify the equation that can be used for substitution.We are given the system of equations:3x−8y=9x=3y+6The second equation, x=3y+6, is already solved for x, which makes it easy to substitute into the first equation.
Substitute x into First Equation: Substitute x=3y+6 into the first equation.Substitute the expression for x from the second equation into the first equation:3(3y+6)−8y=9
Distribute and Combine Terms: Distribute and combine like terms.3(3y)+3(6)−8y=99y+18−8y=9Combine like terms:(9y−8y)+18=9y+18=9
Solve for y: Solve for y.Subtract 18 from both sides of the equation to isolate y:y+18−18=9−18y=−9
Substitute y into Second Equation: Substitute y=−9 into the second equation to find x.Substitute y=−9 into x=3y+6:x=3(−9)+6
Calculate x Value: Calculate the value of x.x=−27+6x=−21
Write Solution as Ordered Pair: Write the solution as an ordered pair (x,y). The solution to the system of equations is (−21,−9).
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