How To Solve Systems of Equations by the Substitution Method
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Work out the value of an unknown in one of the equations.
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Substitute the expression of this unknown in the other equation, obtaining an equation with one unknown.
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Solve the equation.
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The value obtained is substituted into the other equation.
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The two values obtained are the solution of the system.
Q. Find the value of unknowns using the substitutional method.
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Work out the value of x.
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Substitute into the other equation the value of x:
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Solve the equation obtained:
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Substitute the value obtained.
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Solution: