Make the given changes in the indicated examples of this section and then solve the resulting problems. In Example 1, change the + to in the second equation and then solve the system of equations. Data from Example 1 Solve the following system of equations by substitution x 3y = 6 2x + 3y = 3 Here, it
Make the given changes in the indicated examples of this section and then solve the resulting problems.
In Example 1, change the + to − in the second equation and then solve the system of equations.
Data from Example 1
Solve the following system of equations by substitution
x − 3y = 6
2x + 3y = 3
Here, it is easiest to solve the first equation for x:
2(3y + 6) + 3y = 3
Now, put the value y = −1 into Eq. (A1) since this is already solved for x in terms of y. Solving for x, we have
x = 3(−1) + 6 = 3
Therefore, the solution of the system is x = 3, y = −1. As a check, substitute these values into each of the original equations. This gives us 3 − 3(−1) = 6 and 2(3) + 3(−1) = 3, which verifies the solution.
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Basic Technical Mathematics
12th Edition
Authors: Allyn J. Washington, Richard Evans
ISBN: 9780137529896