Steps to Solve 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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• Infinite number of solutions

• (0, 7)

• (-5, -7)

• (5, 7)

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• No Solution

• (2, 2)

• (-1, 2)

• (-1, -2)

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Solve the system of linear equations by substitution.

-5x + 3y = 51

y = 10x - 8​

​ ​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)  

• y = -22

• x = -3

• x = 59/25

• y = 15.6

• x = 3

• y = 22

• x = -8

• y = 4

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• (3, -6)

• (3, -8)

• Infinite number of solutions

• (3, 6)

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• (-1, 3)

• (0, -3)

• (1, 3)

• (1, -3)

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• (1, -4)

• (1, 4)

• (-4, -7)

• (-7, -4)

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• (2, -3)

• (-3, -2)

• (6, 4)

• (2, 3)

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