Solve using the substitution method. Show your work. If the system has no solution or an infinite number of solutions, state this.

Question

x + 10y = 41
x + 9y = 37

Answer 1

x = 37 - 9y

x + 10y = 41

Substitute 37-9y for x in second equation and solve for x. Insert that value into the first equation and solve for y. Check by inserting both values into the second equation.