-3x + y = -14
x= -2y + 14
Which variable should an expression be substitute for?

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  x

Step-by-step explanation:

There is already an expression given for x, so that is the easiest variable to substitute for.

Substituting for x using the second equation, you have ...

  -3(-2y+14) +y = -14

  6y -42 +y = -14

  7y = 28

  y = 4

  x = -2(4) +14 = 6

The solution is (x, y) = (6, 4).

Substitution for x is the easiest.

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The first equation could be rearranged to give an expression for y:

  y = 3x -14

Then that can be used to substitute for y in the second equation. My lazy brain judges that to be more work.

$18 was the price of the t-shirt

step-by-step explanation:

costs the what? what is the cost of the pants?

step-by-step explanation:

if it is $10, then the price is 14.

take 40% of the cost, and then add the cost.

40% of 10 = 4

4+10 = 14.