Step: Substitute− 2x+10 for y in 3x−2y=1: 3x−2y=1 3x−2(−2x+10)=1 7x−20=1 (Simplify both sides of the equation) 7x−20+20=1+20 (Add 20 to both sides) 7x=21 7x=21 _ _ 7 7 (Divide both sides by 7) x=3
Step: Substitute 3 for x in y=−2x+10: y=−2x+10 y=(-2)(3)+10 y=4 (Simplify both sides of the equation)