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2. Section 11.2
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Exercise 111 Page 621

Do either of the equations have an isolated variable in it?

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In this system of equations, at least one of the variables has a coefficient of Therefore, we will approach its solution with the Substitution Method. When solving a system of equations using substitution, there are three steps.

  1. Isolate a variable in one of the equations.
  2. Substitute the expression for that variable into the other equation and solve.
  3. Substitute the solution into one of the equations and solve for the value of the other variable.
Observing the given equations, it looks like it will be simplest to isolate in the second equation.