Solving Systems by Substitution 3/3 and 3/4

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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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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

Solve:
y = 2x -11
-3y = -6x -15

• (-1.5,-4)
• (1.5,4)
• No solution (parallel lines)
• Infinitely many solutions

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

x + 2y = 2
x = -4y + 2

• (-3, 0)
• (0, 2)
• (-3, -2)
• (2, 0)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

y = -6x + 5
-2x + y = 5

• (-3, -6)
• (-6, 3)
• (0, 5)
• (-3, 5)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6