Solving Systems of Equations Algebraically - Substitution Method
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Learn to solve systems of equations algebraically using the substitution method. Understand the point of intersection found graphically. Practice solving equations step by step with examples.
Solving Systems of Equations Algebraically - Substitution Method
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3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection.
3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection. Substitution Method
3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection. Substitution Method Ex. 1 Use substitution to solve the system of equations. x + 2y = 8 ½x – y = 18
3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection. Substitution Method Ex. 1 Use substitution to solve the system of equations. x + 2y = 8 ½x – y = 18 • Solve 1st eq. for variable
3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection. Substitution Method Ex. 1 Use substitution to solve the system of equations. x + 2y = 8 ½x – y = 18 • Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest)
3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection. Substitution Method Ex. 1 Use substitution to solve the system of equations. x + 2y = 8 ½x – y = 18 • Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8
3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection. Substitution Method Ex. 1 Use substitution to solve the system of equations. x + 2y = 8 ½x – y = 18 • Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y
3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection. Substitution Method Ex. 1 Use substitution to solve the system of equations. x + 2y = 8 ½x – y = 18 • Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8
3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection. Substitution Method Ex. 1 Use substitution to solve the system of equations. x + 2y = 8 ½x – y = 18 • Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable!
3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection. Substitution Method Ex. 1 Use substitution to solve the system of equations. x + 2y = 8 ½x – y = 18 • Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18
3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection. Substitution Method Ex. 1 Use substitution to solve the system of equations. x + 2y = 8 ½x – y = 18 • Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18
3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection. Substitution Method Ex. 1 Use substitution to solve the system of equations. x + 2y = 8 ½x – y = 18 • Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18
3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection. Substitution Method Ex. 1 Use substitution to solve the system of equations. x + 2y = 8 ½x – y = 18 • Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18 ½(-2y + 8) – y = 18
3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection. Substitution Method Ex. 1 Use substitution to solve the system of equations. x + 2y = 8 ½x – y = 18 • Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18 ½(-2y + 8) – y = 18
3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection. Substitution Method Ex. 1 Use substitution to solve the system of equations. x + 2y = 8 ½x – y = 18 • Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18 ½(-2y + 8) – y = 18 -y + 4 – y = 18
3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection. Substitution Method Ex. 1 Use substitution to solve the system of equations. x + 2y = 8 ½x – y = 18 • Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18 ½(-2y + 8) – y = 18 -y + 4 – y = 18 -2y + 4 = 18
3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection. Substitution Method Ex. 1 Use substitution to solve the system of equations. x + 2y = 8 ½x – y = 18 • Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18 ½(-2y + 8) – y = 18 -y + 4 – y = 18 -2y + 4 = 18 -2y = 14
3.2 – Solving Systems of Eqs. Algebraically • Recall that when solving graphically, solution is point of intersection. Substitution Method Ex. 1 Use substitution to solve the system of equations. x + 2y = 8 ½x – y = 18 • Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18 ½(-2y + 8) – y = 18 -y + 4 – y = 18 -2y + 4 = 18 -2y = 14 y = -7
Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18 ½(-2y + 8) – y = 18 -y + 4 – y = 18 -2y + 4 = 18 -2y = 14 y = -7 • Substitute into equation from 1) and solve for x.
Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18 ½(-2y + 8) – y = 18 -y + 4 – y = 18 -2y + 4 = 18 -2y = 14 y = -7 • Substitute into equation from 1) and solve for x. x = -2y + 8
Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18 ½(-2y + 8) – y = 18 -y + 4 – y = 18 -2y + 4 = 18 -2y = 14 y = -7 • Substitute into equation from 1) and solve for x. x = -2y + 8 x = -2(-7) + 8
Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18 ½(-2y + 8) – y = 18 -y + 4 – y = 18 -2y + 4 = 18 -2y = 14 y = -7 • Substitute into equation from 1) and solve for x. x = -2y + 8 x = -2(-7) + 8 x = 14 + 8
Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18 ½(-2y + 8) – y = 18 -y + 4 – y = 18 -2y + 4 = 18 -2y = 14 y = -7 • Substitute into equation from 1) and solve for x. x = -2y + 8 x = -2(-7) + 8 x = 14 + 8 x = 22
Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18 ½(-2y + 8) – y = 18 -y + 4 – y = 18 -2y + 4 = 18 -2y = 14 y = -7 • Substitute into equation from 1) and solve for x. x = -2y + 8 x = -2(-7) + 8 x = 14 + 8 x = 22
Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18 ½(-2y + 8) – y = 18 -y + 4 – y = 18 -2y + 4 = 18 -2y = 14 y = -7 • Substitute into equation from 1) and solve for x. x = -2y + 8 x = -2(-7) + 8 x = 14 + 8 x = 22 (22
Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18 ½(-2y + 8) – y = 18 -y + 4 – y = 18 -2y + 4 = 18 -2y = 14 y = -7 • Substitute into equation from 1) and solve for x. x = -2y + 8 x = -2(-7) + 8 x = 14 + 8 x = 22 (22
Solve 1st eq. for variable (whichever is easiest) x + 2y = 8 - 2y - 2y x = -2y + 8 • Substitute in and solve for other variable! ½x – y = 18 ½(-2y + 8) – y = 18 -y + 4 – y = 18 -2y + 4 = 18 -2y = 14 y = -7 • Substitute into equation from 1) and solve for x. x = -2y + 8 x = -2(-7) + 8 x = 14 + 8 x = 22 (22,-7)
Elimination Method Ex. 2 Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations.
Elimination Method Ex. 2 Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. a. 4a + 2b = 15 2a + 2b = 7
Elimination Method Ex. 2 Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. a. 4a + 2b = 15 2a + 2b = 7 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together
Elimination Method Ex. 2 Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. a. 4a + 2b = 15 2a + 2b = 7 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together 4a + 2b = 15
Elimination Method Ex. 2 Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. a. 4a + 2b = 15 2a + 2b = 7 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together 4a + 2b = 15 (-1)[2a + 2b = 7]
Elimination Method Ex. 2 Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. a. 4a + 2b = 15 2a + 2b = 7 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together 4a + 2b = 15 -2a - 2b = -7
Elimination Method Ex. 2 Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. a. 4a + 2b = 15 2a + 2b = 7 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together 4a+ 2b = 15 -2a- 2b = -7
Elimination Method Ex. 2 Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. a. 4a + 2b = 15 2a + 2b = 7 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together 4a+ 2b = 15 -2a- 2b = -7 2a + 0 = 8
Elimination Method Ex. 2 Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. a. 4a + 2b = 15 2a + 2b = 7 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together 4a + 2b = 15 -2a - 2b = -7 2a = 8
Elimination Method Ex. 2 Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. a. 4a + 2b = 15 2a + 2b = 7 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together 4a + 2b = 15 -2a - 2b = -7 2a = 8 a = 4
Elimination Method Ex. 2 Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. a. 4a + 2b = 15 2a + 2b = 7 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together 4a + 2b = 15 -2a - 2b = -7 2a = 8 a = 4 • Plug 4 into first eq. and solve for b.
Elimination Method Ex. 2 Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. a. 4a + 2b = 15 2a + 2b = 7 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together 4a + 2b = 15 -2a - 2b = -7 2a = 8 a = 4 • Plug 4 into first eq. and solve for b. 4(4) + 2b = 15
Elimination Method Ex. 2 Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. a. 4a + 2b = 15 2a + 2b = 7 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together 4a + 2b = 15 -2a - 2b = -7 2a = 8 a = 4 • Plug 4 into first eq. and solve for b. 4(4) + 2b = 15 16 + 2b = 15
Elimination Method Ex. 2 Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. a. 4a + 2b = 15 2a + 2b = 7 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together 4a + 2b = 15 -2a - 2b = -7 2a = 8 a = 4 • Plug 4 into first eq. and solve for b. 4(4) + 2b = 15 16 + 2b = 15 2b = -1
Elimination Method Ex. 2 Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. a. 4a + 2b = 15 2a + 2b = 7 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together 4a + 2b = 15 -2a - 2b = -7 2a = 8 a = 4 • Plug 4 into first eq. and solve for b. 4(4) + 2b = 15 16 + 2b = 15 2b = -1 b = -½
Elimination Method Ex. 2 Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. a. 4a + 2b = 15 2a + 2b = 7 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together 4a + 2b = 15 -2a - 2b = -7 2a = 8 a = 4 • Plug 4 into first eq. and solve for b. 4(4) + 2b = 15 16 + 2b = 15 2b = -1 b = -½, So the lines intersect at (4, -½)
b. 3x – 7y = -14 5x + 2y = 45
b. 3x – 7y = -14 5x + 2y = 45 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together
b. 3x – 7y = -14 5x + 2y = 45 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together 3x – 7y = -14 5x + 2y = 45
b. 3x – 7y = -14 5x + 2y = 45 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together (2)[3x – 7y = -14] (7)[5x + 2y = 45]
b. 3x – 7y = -14 5x + 2y = 45 • Make numbers of 1 of the variables the same number with opposite signs, then add the equations together 6x – 14y = -28 35x + 14y = 315