Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 6 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - 6-2 Solving Systems Using Substitution - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 376: 31

Answer

Exactly one solution.

Work Step by Step

Step 1 Solve one of the equations for one of the variables. Select the second equation, solve for $x$. $ 3x+6y=22 \qquad$ ... add $-6y$ $ 3x=-6y+22\qquad$ ... divide with $3$ $x=-2y+\displaystyle \frac{22}{3}$ Step 2 Substitute $-2y+\displaystyle \frac{22}{3}$ for $x$ in the other equation and solve for $y$ $1.5x+2y=11$ $\displaystyle \frac{3}{2}(-2y+\frac{22}{3})+2y=11$ $-3y+11+2y=11\qquad$ ... add $-11$ $-y=0$ The variable has not vanished, so there is exactly one solution. x is obtained by substituting $0 $ for $y$ in $x=-2y+\displaystyle \frac{22}{3}$ $x=\displaystyle \frac{22}{3}$ Solution: $(\displaystyle \frac{22}{3},0)$
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