Question

How do you solve `y=-6x-3` and `y=3` using the substitution method?

Answer 1

`x=-1`

`y=3`

Explanation:

`y= -6x-3`
`y=3`

Because of the transitive property...

`-6x-3=3`

Add `3` to both sides...

`-6x=6`

Divide both sides by `-6`

`x=-1`