Grade 8 Math · Expressions & Equations

Solve simple systems by substitution

Solve the system by substitution. You may enter a valid one-variable result or the final point.

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What you’ll learn

Solve the system by substitution. You may enter a valid one-variable result or the final point.

Key idea

Replace that variable with the equal expression in the other equation.

Worked example

Solve the system by substitution. You may enter a valid one-variable result or the final point.

A: y = 1/2x B: y = -1x + 6

  1. (4, 2)

Answer: (4, 2)

Quick Check

Analyze the proposed student response. Choose Correct or Incorrect.

A: y = 1/2x - 5/2 B: y = -2x - 10 Student response: (-3, -4)

Choose one answer

Show a hint

Which equation already tells you an expression equal to y?