Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
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Chapter 4 - Section 4.2 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Substitution Method - Exercise Set - Page 300: 1

Answer

{(1,3)}

Work Step by Step

y=3x Plug this value of y into the other equation. x+y=4 x+(3x)=4 4x=4 x=$\frac{4}{4}$ x=1 Now plug this back into the first equation to find y. y=3(1) y=3 Therefore the solution set is {(1,3)}
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