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#1 2011-02-17 14:29:52
- crystal_quezada
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Solving a linear-quadratic system by substitution
HELP!!!
x²-3y-3=0
x-y=1
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#2 2011-02-17 15:07:08
- bobbym
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Re: Solving a linear-quadratic system by substitution
Hi crystal_quezada;
Solve for y in the linear equation.
Substitute for y in the quadratic.
Solve for x and plug into 2) to get y.
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