Algebra 2 Common Core

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ISBN 10: 0133186024
ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 3 - Linear Systems - Mid-Chapter Quiz - Page 156: 8

Answer

The solution to this system of equations is $(-3, 0)$.

Work Step by Step

We can solve for $y$ in terms of $x$ in the second equation so that we can use this value for $y$ to substitute into the first equation. Solve for $y$ in the second equation by adding $3x$ to both sides of the equation to get: $y = 3x + 9$ Substitute this expression for $y$ in the first equation: $4y-6=2x\\ 4(3x + 9) - 6 = 2x$ Distribute and multiply to simplify: $(12x + 36) - 6 = 2x$ $12x + 30 = 2x$ Subtract $30$ from both sides of the equation to move constants to the right of the equation: $12x = 2x - 30$ Subtract $2x$ from both sides of the equation to move variables to the left side of the equation: $10x = -30$ Divide both sides by $10$ to solve for $x$: $x = -3$ Now, we use this value for $x$ to substitute into the first equation: $4y-6=2x\\ 4y - 6 = 2(-3)$ $4y - 6 = -6$ Add $6$ to both sides of the equation to move constants to the right side of the equation: $4y = 0$ Divide each side by $4$ to solve for $y$: $y = 0$ The solution to this system of equations is $(-3, 0)$.
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