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Algebra & equations

Solve a system of two linear equations by elimination, check it, see the substitution method with “Try different approach”, then test yourself with “Quiz me”.

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Solve a system of equations

2x + y = 7 and x − y = 2Grades 8–9
  1. Add equations(2x + y) + (x − y) = 7 + 2 → 3x = 9The y terms cancel (elimination).
  2. Solve for xx = 3Divide both sides by 3.
  3. Back-substitute3 − y = 2 → y = 1Put x = 3 into the second equation.
Answer: x = 3, y = 1
Check: 2(3) + 1 = 7 ✓ 3 − 1 = 2 ✓
  1. Enter both equations

    Type both equations in one message.

    Try it“Solve the system: 2x + y = 7 and x - y = 2”
  2. Add the equations

    The +y and −y cancel when you add the equations. Do it yourself and send your result.

    Try it“Adding them gives 3x = 9, so x = 3. Then y = 1?”
  3. See another method

    Tap Try different approach — the tutor solves the same system by substitution, so you can choose the method you prefer.

  4. Quiz yourself

    Tap Quiz me for a quick question. Answer it and the tutor marks it with an explanation.

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