Finite Math Examples

Solve by Substitution 3x+4y=16 , -5y+y=27
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Step 1
Divide each term in by and simplify.
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Step 1.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 1.2
Simplify the left side.
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Step 1.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 1.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 1.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 1.3
Simplify the right side.
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Step 1.3.1
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 2
Replace all occurrences of with in each equation.
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Step 2.1
Replace all occurrences of in with .
Step 2.2
Simplify the left side.
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Step 2.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 2.2.1.1
Move the leading negative in into the numerator.
Step 2.2.1.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.2.1.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3
Solve for in .
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Step 3.1
Move all terms not containing to the right side of the equation.
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Step 3.1.1
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 3.1.2
Add and .
Step 3.2
Divide each term in by and simplify.
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Step 3.2.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 3.2.2
Simplify the left side.
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Step 3.2.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 3.2.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.2.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 4
Solve the system of equations.
Step 5
The solution to the system is the complete set of ordered pairs that are valid solutions.
Step 6
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Point Form:
Equation Form:
Step 7