Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution

What is the first step in solving a system by Substitution?

• Make sure both equations are in standard form.
• Make sure at least one equation is solved for one variable.
• Make sure both equations are in slope-intercept form.
• Make sure both equations can be solved.

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TEKS.MATH.A.5C

Solve this system of equations. 
y = 2x + 1
y = 4x - 1

• (1,3)
• (-1,-3)
• (-1,3)
• (3,1)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

y = -2x + 5
y = 2x - 11

• No Solution
• (0, 0)
• (3, -1)
• (4, -3)

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TEKS.MATH.A.5C

Solve the system by substitution.
 
5x + 4y= −14
y =  −7x  −  15 

• (-2, -1)
• (1, -2)
• (-2, 1)
• (-1, -2)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

x - 3y = -13
4x + 2y = 4

• (1, 4)
• (-1, -4)
• (-1, 4)
• (1, -4)

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TEKS.MATH.A.5C