Released STAAR Algebra I EOC · 2026 · Item 38 · 1 point

Walkthrough: Algebra I 2026, Item 38

A.5C · Systems of Equations · unscored study

A system of equations is shown. $6x + 3y = 0$ $y = x - 1$ What is the value of $x$ in the solution to this system of equations?

$-\frac{1}{3}$
$\frac{1}{3}$
$-\frac{2}{3}$
$\frac{2}{3}$

1. Understand the question

The second equation is solved for $y$ , so substitute it into the first.

Try the question on your own first, then reveal one step at a time.

2. Solve it step by step

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