Solve the system by substitution x 6y 12 3x 2y 24 x 6 y
Solution
x+6y=12
x=12-6y
3x+2y=-24
Substituting the value of x from first equation we get
3(12-6y) + 2y=-24
36-18y+2y=-24
-16y=-60
therefore y= 60/16=15/4
and x= 12-6(15/4)=-42/4=-21/2

x+6y=12
x=12-6y
3x+2y=-24
Substituting the value of x from first equation we get
3(12-6y) + 2y=-24
36-18y+2y=-24
-16y=-60
therefore y= 60/16=15/4
and x= 12-6(15/4)=-42/4=-21/2
