mlylelyle
mlylelyle mlylelyle
  • 01-11-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

What is the difference of the values of the two variables in this system of equations?

y = 2x + 1
x + 3y = 10

Respuesta :

texaschic101
texaschic101 texaschic101
  • 01-11-2016
y = 2x + 1...so sub in 2x + 1 for y in the other equation

x + 3y = 10
x + 3(2x + 1) = 10
x + 6x + 3 = 10
x + 6x = 10 - 3
7x = 7
x = 1

y = 2x + 1
y = 2(1) + 1
y = 2 + 1
y = 3

the difference : there can be 2 possible answers for this..

x - y = 1 - 3 = -2 OR y - x = 3 - 1 = 2
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

the length of a rectangular is one less than twice the width. Find the length + width, if the perimeter is 40
3. How can this sentence be changed into a compound sentence? Wildflowers grew in the back corner of the abandoned lot. • A. Add a comma, the conjunction but an
Maxine compiled a list of these car prices:$7,500,$6,500,$5,750,$4,900,$6,250 and $4,200.Find the mean of these prices
[tex]\sqrt{x} 180[/tex]
In the figure, angle A measures 38 degrees and angle D measures 26 degrees. What is the measurement of angle E?
hi folllow me at talfishmanfanpage09
In the space provided, compare and contrast the role of production designers on a small budget production and a large budget production. Include examples in you
Why is Britney Spears insane? I’m graduated so my points are up for grabs cause I’ll never use them. I have to at least as a question with it though.
How did the terrain of Bunker Hill assist the Patriots in their battle against Britain?
2+2 Im graduated, so my points are up for grabs cause I’ll never use them