If you were to solve the following system by substitution, what would be the best variable to solve for and from what equation? 3x+6y=9 2x-10y=13 a) x in first equation b) x in second equation << i think its this just making sure c) y in first equation d) y in second equation

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Harold Huynh

10 May, 05:07

If you were to solve the following system by substitution, what would be the best variable to solve for and from what equation? 3x+6y=9 2x-10y=13 a) x in first equation b) x in second equation << i think its this just making sure c) y in first equation d) y in second equation

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Julius Haas · Answer 1

The answer is x, in the first equation.

Fawn · Answer 2

I think the correct answer is a) x in first equation

Look at the first equation:

3x + 6y = 9

You can divide both sides by 3 to get:

x + 2y = 3

And then solve it for x:

x = 3 - 2y

Now you can substitute x to 3-2y in the second equation

Next you will solve the second equation for y